Natalie had 18 more candy canes than Xavier at first. After Xavier had eaten 12 of his candy canes, Natalie had 4 times as many candy canes as Xavier. How many candy canes did Natalie and Xavier have in total at first?
| |
Natalie |
Xavier |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 12 + 18 |
1 u + 12 |
5 u + 12 |
| Change |
|
- 12 |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
|
The number of candy canes that Natalie had at first remains unchanged.
4 u = 1 u + 12 + 18
4 u - 1 u = 30
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Number of candy canes that they had at first
= 5 u + 12
= 5 x 10 + 12
= 50 + 12
= 62
Answer(s): 62
