Shannon and Tammy had the same number of lollipops at first. After Shannon received another 58 lollipops and Tammy gave away 30 lollipops, Shannon had 5 times as many lollipops as Tammy. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Shannon |
Tammy |
| Before |
5 u - 58 |
1 u + 30 |
| Change |
+ 58 |
- 30 |
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
Shannon and Tammy had the same number of lollipops at first.
5 u - 58 = 1 u + 30
5 u - 1 u = 30 + 58
4 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 4 = 22
Number of lollipops that each of them at first
= 22 + 30
= 52
Answer(s): 52
