Adam has 140 marbles.
Bryan has 10 marbles.
- What is the difference in the number of marbles between Adam and Bryan?
- How many marbles must Adam give away to be the same as Bryan?
- How many marbles must Bryan get to be the same as Adam?
(a)
Difference in the number of marbles between Adam and Bryan
= 140 - 10
= 130
(b)
Bryan has 10 marbles.
So, Adam gives away some marbles to be the same as Bryan.
Number of marbles that Adam must give away
= 140 - 10
= 130
(c)
Bryan has 10 marbles.
So, Bryan must get more marbles to be the same as Adam.
Number of marbles that Bryan must get
= 140 - 10
= 130
Answer(s): (a) 130; (b) 130; (c) 130