Asked by GJ

Timothy has 5/8 as many coins as pearly. After pearly gave 1/4 of her coins to timothy, Timothy has 10 coins more than pearly. How many coins did timothy have at first.
Answered by Steve
t = 5/8 p
t + 1/4 p = 10 + 3/4 p

now just solve for t
Answered by GJ
Thank you Steve. I am able to solve the problem.

I would like to know why did you add 10 to right side. Timothy has 10 more coins so i am thinking it should be added to left side.
Answered by Steve
timothy's coins were 10 more than pearly's. So, if the new amounts were t' and p',

10 more than pearly = 10+p'

t' = 10+p'
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