Shiyun had 5 times as many buttons as Kathy at first. After Shiyun gave 34 buttons to Kathy, they each had the same number of buttons in the end. How many buttons did Kathy have in the end?
| |
Shiyun |
Kathy |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 34 |
+ 34 |
| After |
5 u - 34 |
1 u + 34 |
Comparing Shiyun and
Kathy in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of buttons that Shiyun and Kathy had in the end is equal.
5 u - 34 = 1 u + 34
5 u - 1 u = 34 + 34
4 u = 68
1 u = 17
Number of buttons that Kathy had in the end
= 1 u + 34
= 17 + 34
= 51
Answer(s): 51
