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John likes to collect stamps. He also shares his stamps with his big brother. John has 68 stamps in his collection. He gives 4 to his brother and buys 7 more each week. If John continues to follow this pattern of giving stamps and collecting stamps each week, how many stamps will he have in 7 weeks?

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The answer is 89 stamps. 7-4= 3 so he is adding 3 each week.

68 + (3 x 7)=

68 + 21 = 89

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