Answer:
Sue candy = 13 - x
Tony candy = 9 + 1/2x
Step-by-step explanation:
Sue candy = 18
Tony candy = 18
Let x = some candy gives to tony
Sue candy = 18 - x
Tony candy = 18 + x
sue then eats five of hers
Sue candy = 18 - x - 5
= 13 - x
tony eats half of his
Tony candy = 1/2(18 + x)
= 18/2 + x/2
= 9 + 1/2x
Expressions for the number of pieces candy sue and tony now have:
Sue candy = 13 - x
Tony candy = 9 + 1/2x
