Question

Sam collects baseball cards. He gave 6 cards to his brother. He then got 4 new cards from his father. Sam now has 12 cards. How many baseball cards did he have before giving some to his brother

Answer 1

14 cards
12-4=8
6+8=14

Answer 2

14

Explanation:

If he had 14 then he gave away 6, he'd have 8. 8 plus 4 is 12. He had 14 before giving any away.