Joelle had 22 more lollipops than Seth at first. After Seth had eaten 22 of his lollipops, Joelle had 5 times as many lollipops as Seth. How many lollipops did Joelle and Seth have in total at first?
| |
Joelle |
Seth |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 22 + 22 |
1 u + 22 |
6 u + 22 |
| Change |
|
- 22 |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
|
The number of lollipops that Joelle had at first remains unchanged.
5 u = 1 u + 22 + 22
5 u - 1 u = 44
4 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 4 = 11
Number of lollipops that they had at first
= 6 u + 22
= 6 x 11 + 22
= 66 + 22
= 88
Answer(s): 88
