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?
2 answers
j+18 = 2(j-92-18)
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
2 answers