Raeann and Opal had the same number of candy canes at first. After Raeann received another 84 candy canes and Opal gave away 30 candy canes, Raeann had 4 times as many candy canes as Opal. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
|
Raeann |
Opal |
Before |
4 u - 84 |
1 u + 30 |
Change |
+ 84 |
- 30 |
After |
4 u |
1 u |
Raeann and Opal had the same number of candy canes at first.
4 u - 84 = 1 u + 30
4 u - 1 u = 30 + 84
3 u = 114
1 u = 114 ÷ 3 = 38
Number of candy canes that each of them at first
= 38 + 30
= 68
Answer(s): 68