Question

John has 12 oranges. Sammy borrowed 7 oranges from John. If Sammy gives back 3 oranges, how many oranges does John have?

Answer 1

John has 8 oranges

Explanation:

if there are 12 oranges and sammy takes away 7, there are 5 oranges. if you add 3 oranges back, there are 8.

Answer 2

8 oranges

Explanation:

If john has 12 oranges and sammy borrowed 7, then john now has 5. If she gives back 3, john now has 8. 5+3