Emily and her brother have some cards. Emily had 58 more cards than her brother. After Emily gave her brother 31 cards, her brother has 66 cards now.
- How many cards did her brother have at first?
- How many cards does Emily have now?
|
Emily |
Her brother |
Before |
1 u + 58 |
1 u |
Change |
- 31 |
+ 31 |
After |
? |
66 |
(a)
Number of cards that her brother had at first
= 66 -31
= 35
(b)
Number of cards that Emily had at first
= 1 u + 58
= 35 + 58
= 93
Number of cards that Emily has now
= 93 - 31
= 62
Answer(s): (a) 35; (b) 62