Question
Gem had thrice as many markers as pens. After giving away 35 markers and selling 17 markers, she found out that she had twice as many markers as pens left.
  1. How many markers did Gem have at first?
  2. How many markers and pens did Gem have altogether at first?
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Gem had thrice as many markers as pens. After giving away 35 markers and selling 17 markers, she found out that she had twice as many markers as pens left.
  1. How many markers did Gem have at first?
  2. How many markers and pens did Gem have altogether at first?