Question
Jim had 92 more marbles than Sam. After Sam gave Jim 18 marbles, Jim had twice as many marbles as Sam. How many marbles did Jim have at first?
Answers
Steve
j+18 = 2(j-92-18)
Phillip
Could you please check?
j+18 = 2(j-92-18)
j=128
Checking
128+18= 2*128-110
146= 36 ???? it does not make sense
j+18 = 2(j-92-18)
j=128
Checking
128+18= 2*128-110
146= 36 ???? it does not make sense