Explanation:
Let's denote the number of ginger snaps as
�
x. Since the number of candy canes sold was 8 more than the ginger snaps, the number of candy canes can be represented as
�
+
8
x+8.
The total number of items sold is given as 72, so we can set up an equation:
�
+
(
�
+
8
)
=
72
x+(x+8)=72
Combine like terms:
2
�
+
8
=
72
2x+8=72
Subtract 8 from both sides:
2
�
=
64
2x=64
Divide by 2:
�
=
32
x=32
So, Christina sold 32 ginger snaps. Now, find the number of candy canes:
�
+
8
=
32
+
8
=
40
x+8=32+8=40
Therefore, Christina sold 40 candy canes.