Gabby had 4 times as many stickers as Pamela at first. After Gabby gave 33 stickers to Pamela, they each had the same number of stickers in the end. How many stickers did Gabby have at first?
| |
Gabby |
Pamela |
| Before |
4 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 33 |
+ 33 |
| After |
4 u - 33 |
1 u + 33 |
Comparing Gabby and
Pamela in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stickers that Gabby and Pamela had in the end is equal.
4 u - 33 = 1 u + 33
4 u - 1 u = 33 + 33
3 u = 66
1 u = 22
Number of stickers that Gabby had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 22
= 88
Answer(s): 88
