Emma had 5 times as many buttons as Gabby at first. After Emma gave 32 buttons to Gabby, they each had the same number of buttons in the end. How many buttons did Emma have at first?
| |
Emma |
Gabby |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 32 |
+ 32 |
| After |
5 u - 32 |
1 u + 32 |
Comparing Emma and
Gabby in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of buttons that Emma and Gabby had in the end is equal.
5 u - 32 = 1 u + 32
5 u - 1 u = 32 + 32
4 u = 64
1 u = 16
Number of buttons that Emma had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 16
= 80
Answer(s): 80
