Question

Cameron started with 20 pieces of gum and gave away x number of pieces. Connor started with 35 pieces of gum and gave away twice as many as Cameron did.

How many pieces of gun did Cameron give away if they had the same number of pieces left?

A) 5
B) 15
C) 18
D) 8

Answer 1

they gave away 15 and 30 pieces

Cameron gave away 15

they have 5 left

Explanation:

20-x=p

35-x2=p

x=15

p=5