Lynn and Sabrina had the same number of lollipops at first. After Lynn received another 35 lollipops and Sabrina gave away 25 lollipops, Lynn had 3 times as many lollipops as Sabrina. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Lynn |
Sabrina |
| Before |
3 u - 35 |
1 u + 25 |
| Change |
+ 35 |
- 25 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Lynn and Sabrina had the same number of lollipops at first.
3 u - 35 = 1 u + 25
3 u - 1 u = 25 + 35
2 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Number of lollipops that each of them at first
= 30 + 25
= 55
Answer(s): 55
