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Simone and Nang read a total of 23 books over the summer.

Simone read 5 more books than Nang.

Enter the number of books Simone read.

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User Robyne
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Hey there!

Both people read a total of 23 books . . .

23 - 5 = 18

18 divided by 2 = 9

This means Nang read 9 books.

9 + 5 = 14 <-------

Simone read 5 more books than Nang. . .

Simone read 14 books.

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