Rachel and Jean had the same number of candy canes at first. After Rachel received another 85 candy canes and Jean gave away 44 candy canes, Rachel had 4 times as many candy canes as Jean. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Rachel |
Jean |
| Before |
4 u - 85 |
1 u + 44 |
| Change |
+ 85 |
- 44 |
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
Rachel and Jean had the same number of candy canes at first.
4 u - 85 = 1 u + 44
4 u - 1 u = 44 + 85
3 u = 129
1 u = 129 ÷ 3 = 43
Number of candy canes that each of them at first
= 43 + 44
= 87
Answer(s): 87
