Question
Kenneth has eight more trading stamps than Helen. If Kenneth gives Helen six of his stamps, Helen will have more. How many more stamps will Helen have than Kenneth?
Answers
bobpursley
Well, if he gave Helen five stamps, they would be tied,
So with six, he must have two less (at five, they were even, if he gave up one, and helen gained one, helen is now two ahead).
So with six, he must have two less (at five, they were even, if he gave up one, and helen gained one, helen is now two ahead).
Mary
Is there an equation for this because I am so confused?
Henry
Helen: X-Stamps.
Kenneth: (X + 8) Stamps.
After giving Helen 6 stamps:
Helen: (X + 6) Stamps.
Kenneth: (X + 8) - 6 = (X + 2) Stamps.
(X + 6) - (x + 2) = 4 More stamps than
Kenneth.
Kenneth: (X + 8) Stamps.
After giving Helen 6 stamps:
Helen: (X + 6) Stamps.
Kenneth: (X + 8) - 6 = (X + 2) Stamps.
(X + 6) - (x + 2) = 4 More stamps than
Kenneth.