Multi-step word problems
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Ava had 34 marbles. Ava won 52 more, then lost 52. How many marbles does Ava have now?
Answer: 34 marbles
A school orders 3 crates with 17 apples in each. 20 apples are used in the first week. How many apples are left?
Answer: 31 apples
Noah had 36 beads. Noah bought 29 more, then used 54 on a bracelet. How many beads does Noah have now?
Answer: 11 beads
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