Question

Xiao Duo and Xiao Hua have the same number of balloons. After Xiaoduo used 16 balloons, Xiaohua's balloons were 3 times that of Xiaoduo. How many balloons does Xiaohua have?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the number of balloons be X

Xiao Duo = X

Xiao Hua = X

Xiaoduo used 16 balloons = x - 16

Xiaohua balloons x = 3 ( x - 16)

x = 3x - 48

Collect like terms

48 = 3x - x

48 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2

48/2= x

x = 24

Xiaohua has 24 balloons