Gem had 32 more candy canes than Justin at first. After Justin had eaten 12 of his candy canes, Gem had 5 times as many candy canes as Justin. How many candy canes did Gem and Justin have in total at first?
| |
Gem |
Justin |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 12 + 32 |
1 u + 12 |
6 u + 12 |
| Change |
|
- 12 |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
|
The number of candy canes that Gem had at first remains unchanged.
5 u = 1 u + 12 + 32
5 u - 1 u = 44
4 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 4 = 11
Number of candy canes that they had at first
= 6 u + 12
= 6 x 11 + 12
= 66 + 12
= 78
Answer(s): 78
