Answer:
Step-by-step 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
