Kimberly had 6 times as many stamps as Anna at first. After Kimberly gave 35 stamps to Anna, they each had the same number of stamps in the end. How many stamps did Kimberly have at first?
| |
Kimberly |
Anna |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 35 |
+ 35 |
| After |
6 u - 35 |
1 u + 35 |
Comparing Kimberly and
Anna in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stamps that Kimberly and Anna had in the end is equal.
6 u - 35 = 1 u + 35
6 u - 1 u = 35 + 35
5 u = 70
1 u = 14
Number of stamps that Kimberly had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 14
= 84
Answer(s): 84
