Question

Jessa started with 100 sugar cookies for the Christmas banquet and gave away x cookies. Cooper started with 120 cookies but gave away twice as many pieces as Jessa did. How many sugar cookies did Jessa give away if they had the same number left?

Answer 1

20 cookies

Explanation:

To find the answer start by plugging in numbers. first, subtract the number from 100 or Jessa's number of cookies then multiply that by 2 and subtract that from 120 or Cooper's cookies. If the two resulting numbers are equal then you have the right answer.