Tiffany had 5 times as many marbles as Hazel at first. After Tiffany gave 14 marbles to Hazel, they each had the same number of marbles in the end. How many marbles did Tiffany have at first?
| |
Tiffany |
Hazel |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 14 |
+ 14 |
| After |
5 u - 14 |
1 u + 14 |
Comparing Tiffany and
Hazel in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of marbles that Tiffany and Hazel had in the end is equal.
5 u - 14 = 1 u + 14
5 u - 1 u = 14 + 14
4 u = 28
1 u = 7
Number of marbles that Tiffany had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 7
= 35
Answer(s): 35
