Emily and Rachel had the same number of candy canes at first. After Emily received another 20 candy canes and Rachel gave away 44 candy canes, Emily had 5 times as many candy canes as Rachel. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
|
Emily |
Rachel |
Before |
5 u - 20 |
1 u + 44 |
Change |
+ 20 |
- 44 |
After |
5 u |
1 u |
Emily and Rachel had the same number of candy canes at first.
5 u - 20 = 1 u + 44
5 u - 1 u = 44 + 20
4 u = 64
1 u = 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Number of candy canes that each of them at first
= 16 + 44
= 60
Answer(s): 60