Roshel and Xandra had the same number of candy canes at first. After Roshel received another 17 candy canes and Xandra gave away 45 candy canes, Roshel had 3 times as many candy canes as Xandra. How many candy canes did each of them have at first?
| |
Roshel |
Xandra |
| Before |
3 u - 17 |
1 u + 45 |
| Change |
+ 17 |
- 45 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Roshel and Xandra had the same number of candy canes at first.
3 u - 17 = 1 u + 45
3 u - 1 u = 45 + 17
2 u = 62
1 u = 62 ÷ 2 = 31
Number of candy canes that each of them at first
= 31 + 45
= 76
Answer(s): 76
