Harry and Owen had an equal number of candy canes at first. Harry and Owen ate 25 and 7 candy canes respectively. In the end, Owen has thrice as many candy canes as Harry. How many candy canes did each of them has at first?
| |
Harry |
Owen |
| Before |
1 u + 25 |
3 u + 7 |
| Change |
- 25 |
- 7 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Harry and Owen had an equal number of candy canes at first.
3 u + 7 = 1 u + 25
3 u - 1 u = 25 - 7
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Number of candy canes that each of them had at first
= 1 u + 25
= 9 + 25
= 34
Answer(s): 34
