Riordan and Elijah had an equal number of caramel apples at first. Riordan and Elijah ate 34 and 8 caramel apples respectively. In the end, Elijah has thrice as many caramel apples as Riordan. How many caramel apples did each of them has at first?
| |
Riordan |
Elijah |
| Before |
1 u + 34 |
3 u + 8 |
| Change |
- 34 |
- 8 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Riordan and Elijah had an equal number of caramel apples at first.
3 u + 8 = 1 u + 34
3 u - 1 u = 34 - 8
2 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2 = 13
Number of caramel apples that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 34
= 13 + 34
= 47
Answer(s): 47
