Question

Jane had R Beanie Babies. She gave 8 of them to her friend. Later her grandma bought her 5 more Beanie Babies than she had in the beginning. How many Beanie Babies did Jane have in the beginning, if now she has 27 of them?

Answer 1

30

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 15 beanie babies

Explanation:

R-8+(R+5)=2R-8+5=2R-3=27

27+3=2R

2R=30

R=15