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Billy had 15 apples. His mom took 2 and his dad took 5 for his cooking. How many apples does he have

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Answer: 8

Step-by-step explanation: 15 - 2 = 13 and 13 - 5 = 8.

User Rigobcastro
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

Billy started with 15 apples.

Lost 2, and another 5, In total 7 apples were taken.

" Lost " Indicates subtraction.

The equation would look like this: 15 - 7.

Subtract.

Hence, your answer should be 8.

Hopes this helps!

Have a good day :).

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