Xylia had 5 times as many stamps as Cindy at first. After Xylia gave 12 stamps to Cindy, they each had the same number of stamps in the end. How many stamps did Cindy have in the end?
| |
Xylia |
Cindy |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 12 |
+ 12 |
| After |
5 u - 12 |
1 u + 12 |
Comparing Xylia and
Cindy in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stamps that Xylia and Cindy had in the end is equal.
5 u - 12 = 1 u + 12
5 u - 1 u = 12 + 12
4 u = 24
1 u = 6
Number of stamps that Cindy had in the end
= 1 u + 12
= 6 + 12
= 18
Answer(s): 18
