Natalie and her sister have some coins. Natalie had 63 more coins than her sister. After Natalie gave her sister 37 coins, her sister has 63 coins now.
- How many coins did her sister have at first?
- How many coins does Natalie have now?
|
Natalie |
Her sister |
Before |
1 u + 63 |
1 u |
Change |
- 37 |
+ 37 |
After |
? |
63 |
(a)
Number of coins that her sister had at first
= 63 -37
= 26
(b)
Number of coins that Natalie had at first
= 1 u + 63
= 26 + 63
= 89
Number of coins that Natalie has now
= 89 - 37
= 52
Answer(s): (a) 26; (b) 52