Shannon had 5 times as many buttons as Rachel at first. After Shannon gave 46 buttons to Rachel, they each had the same number of buttons in the end. How many buttons did Rachel have in the end?
| |
Shannon |
Rachel |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 46 |
+ 46 |
| After |
5 u - 46 |
1 u + 46 |
Comparing Shannon and
Rachel in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of buttons that Shannon and Rachel had in the end is equal.
5 u - 46 = 1 u + 46
5 u - 1 u = 46 + 46
4 u = 92
1 u = 23
Number of buttons that Rachel had in the end
= 1 u + 46
= 23 + 46
= 69
Answer(s): 69
