Jaslyn had 6 times as many stickers as Penelope at first. After Jaslyn gave 40 stickers to Penelope, they each had the same number of stickers in the end. How many stickers did Jaslyn have at first?
| |
Jaslyn |
Penelope |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 |
| After |
6 u - 40 |
1 u + 40 |
Comparing Jaslyn and
Penelope in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stickers that Jaslyn and Penelope had in the end is equal.
6 u - 40 = 1 u + 40
6 u - 1 u = 40 + 40
5 u = 80
1 u = 16
Number of stickers that Jaslyn had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 16
= 96
Answer(s): 96
