Gillian and Rachel had the same number of lollipops at first. After Gillian received another 82 lollipops and Rachel gave away 16 lollipops, Gillian had 3 times as many lollipops as Rachel. How many lollipops did each of them have at first?
| |
Gillian |
Rachel |
| Before |
3 u - 82 |
1 u + 16 |
| Change |
+ 82 |
- 16 |
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Gillian and Rachel had the same number of lollipops at first.
3 u - 82 = 1 u + 16
3 u - 1 u = 16 + 82
2 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 2 = 49
Number of lollipops that each of them at first
= 49 + 16
= 65
Answer(s): 65
