Question

Tom had 3 times as many pencils than Max. Tom then gave 24 pencils to Max and they now had the same amount of pencils. How many pencils did they have altogether?​

Answer 1

the person above is correct

Answer 2

96

Explanation:

3M=T

T-24=M+24

substitute for T in second equation

3M-24=M+24

solve for M

M=48/2; M=24

and T=72

together is 96