Tom and Vincent had an equal number of candy canes at first. Tom and Vincent ate 17 and 3 candy canes respectively. In the end, Vincent has thrice as many candy canes as Tom. How many candy canes did each of them has at first?
| |
Tom |
Vincent |
| Before |
1 u + 17 |
3 u + 3 |
| Change |
- 17 |
- 3 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Tom and Vincent had an equal number of candy canes at first.
3 u + 3 = 1 u + 17
3 u - 1 u = 17 - 3
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 17
= 7 + 17
= 24
Answer(s): 24
