Bryan and Harold had 108 marbles altogether. Kaden gave away 1/2 as many marbles as what John gave away. The number of marbles John had left was the same as the number of marbles he had given away. If John had 1/2 as many marbles left as Kaden, how many marbles did John have at first?
Kaden and John had 108 marbles altogether. Kaden gave away 1/2 as many marbles as what John gave away. The number of marbles John had left was the same as the number of marbles he had given away. If John had 1/2 as many marbles left as Kaden, how many marbles did John have at first?
+1641 Bryan and Harold had 108 marbles altogether. Bryan gave away 1/2 as many marbles as Harold gave away. The number of marbles Harold had left was the same as the number of marbles he had given away. If Harold had 1/2 as many marbles left as Bryan, how many marbles did Harold have at first?
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B + H = 108
B gave = 1/2x marbles
H gave = x marbles
H had left x marbles
B had left 2x marbles
1/2x + x + x + 2x = 108
x = 24
Harold had 48 marbles 
