Nicole had 5 times as many cards as Linda at first. After Nicole gave 26 cards to Linda, they each had the same number of cards in the end. How many cards did Linda have in the end?
| |
Nicole |
Linda |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 26 |
+ 26 |
| After |
5 u - 26 |
1 u + 26 |
Comparing Nicole and
Linda in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of cards that Nicole and Linda had in the end is equal.
5 u - 26 = 1 u + 26
5 u - 1 u = 26 + 26
4 u = 52
1 u = 13
Number of cards that Linda had in the end
= 1 u + 26
= 13 + 26
= 39
Answer(s): 39
