Lynn had 6 times as many cards as Shannon at first. After Lynn gave 50 cards to Shannon, they each had the same number of cards in the end. How many cards did Shannon have in the end?
| |
Lynn |
Shannon |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 50 |
+ 50 |
| After |
6 u - 50 |
1 u + 50 |
Comparing Lynn and
Shannon in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of cards that Lynn and Shannon had in the end is equal.
6 u - 50 = 1 u + 50
6 u - 1 u = 50 + 50
5 u = 100
1 u = 20
Number of cards that Shannon had in the end
= 1 u + 50
= 20 + 50
= 70
Answer(s): 70
