Jay and Steve had an equal number of stickers. After Jay gave away 36 stickers and Steve gave away 80 stickers, Jay had 5 times as many stickers as Steve. How many stickers did each have at first?

Answer 1

J-36 = 5(S-80)

J=S substitute J or S

J-36 = 5J-400

4J =400-36 = 364

J = 364/4 = 91 stickers for Jay originally and 91 for Steve