Emily and her cousin have some marbles. Emily had 42 more marbles than her cousin. After Emily gave her cousin 23 marbles, her cousin has 67 marbles now.
- How many marbles did her cousin have at first?
- How many marbles does Emily have now?
|
Emily |
Her cousin |
Before |
1 u + 42 |
1 u |
Change |
- 23 |
+ 23 |
After |
? |
67 |
(a)
Number of marbles that her cousin had at first
= 67 -23
= 44
(b)
Number of marbles that Emily had at first
= 1 u + 42
= 44 + 42
= 86
Number of marbles that Emily has now
= 86 - 23
= 63
Answer(s): (a) 44; (b) 63