Rachel had 5 times as many beads as Kimberly at first. After Rachel gave 18 beads to Kimberly, they each had the same number of beads in the end. How many beads did Kimberly have in the end?
| |
Rachel |
Kimberly |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 18 |
+ 18 |
| After |
5 u - 18 |
1 u + 18 |
Comparing Rachel and
Kimberly in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of beads that Rachel and Kimberly had in the end is equal.
5 u - 18 = 1 u + 18
5 u - 1 u = 18 + 18
4 u = 36
1 u = 9
Number of beads that Kimberly had in the end
= 1 u + 18
= 9 + 18
= 27
Answer(s): 27
