Natalie had 5 times as many pens as Shiyun at first. After Natalie gave 14 pens to Shiyun, they each had the same number of pens in the end. How many pens did Shiyun have in the end?
| |
Natalie |
Shiyun |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 14 |
+ 14 |
| After |
5 u - 14 |
1 u + 14 |
Comparing Natalie and
Shiyun in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of pens that Natalie and Shiyun 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 pens that Shiyun had in the end
= 1 u + 14
= 7 + 14
= 21
Answer(s): 21
