Kylie had 4 times as many marbles as Joelle at first. After Kylie gave 36 marbles to Joelle, they each had the same number of marbles in the end. How many marbles did Joelle have in the end?
| |
Kylie |
Joelle |
| Before |
4 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 36 |
+ 36 |
| After |
4 u - 36 |
1 u + 36 |
Comparing Kylie and
Joelle in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of marbles that Kylie and Joelle had in the end is equal.
4 u - 36 = 1 u + 36
4 u - 1 u = 36 + 36
3 u = 72
1 u = 24
Number of marbles that Joelle had in the end
= 1 u + 36
= 24 + 36
= 60
Answer(s): 60
