Raeann had 21 more candy canes than Xavier at first. After Xavier had eaten 15 of his candy canes, Raeann had 5 times as many candy canes as Xavier. How many candy canes did Raeann and Xavier have in total at first?
|
Raeann |
Xavier |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 15 + 21 |
1 u + 15 |
6 u + 15 |
Change |
|
- 15 |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
|
The number of candy canes that Raeann had at first remains unchanged.
5 u = 1 u + 15 + 21
5 u - 1 u = 36
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Number of candy canes that they had at first
= 6 u + 15
= 6 x 9 + 15
= 54 + 15
= 69
Answer(s): 69