John had 50 stamps more than Tom. After Tom had given John 35 stamps, John had 5 times as many stamps as Tom had left. How many stamps did John have at first?
How many stamps did John have at first?
Hello PCGeorge!
\(j=t+50\\ j+35=5(t-35)\\ j=5t-210\\j=t+50\\ 5t-210=t+50\)
\(t=65\\ j=115\)
115 stamps did John have at first.
!
+60 
!
