Lucy and Gem had the same number of candy canes at first. After Lucy received another 108 candy canes and Gem gave away 39 candy canes, Lucy had 4 times as many candy canes as Gem. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Lucy |
Gem |
| Before |
4 u - 108 |
1 u + 39 |
| Change |
+ 108 |
- 39 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Lucy and Gem had the same number of candy canes at first.
4 u - 108 = 1 u + 39
4 u - 1 u = 39 + 108
3 u = 147
1 u = 147 ÷ 3 = 49
Number of candy canes that each of them at first
= 49 + 39
= 88
Answer(s): 88
