Emily had 5 times as many stickers as Elyse at first. After Emily gave 20 stickers to Elyse, they each had the same number of stickers in the end. How many stickers did Emily have at first?
| |
Emily |
Elyse |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 20 |
+ 20 |
| After |
5 u - 20 |
1 u + 20 |
Comparing Emily and
Elyse in the end |
1 |
1 |
The number of stickers that Emily and Elyse had in the end is equal.
5 u - 20 = 1 u + 20
5 u - 1 u = 20 + 20
4 u = 40
1 u = 10
Number of stickers that Emily had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= 50
Answer(s): 50
