Gillian and Kimberly had the same number of candy canes at first. After Gillian received another 36 candy canes and Kimberly gave away 26 candy canes, Gillian had 3 times as many candy canes as Kimberly. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Gillian |
Kimberly |
| Before |
3 u - 36 |
1 u + 26 |
| Change |
+ 36 |
- 26 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Gillian and Kimberly had the same number of candy canes at first.
3 u - 36 = 1 u + 26
3 u - 1 u = 26 + 36
2 u = 62
1 u = 62 ÷ 2 = 31
Number of candy canes that each of them at first
= 31 + 26
= 57
Answer(s): 57
