Question

There are 55 monkeys in the trees.
14 more monkeys join them. Then 26 monkeys leave.
How many monkeys are left in the trees?
Show a way to solve the problem.
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Answer 1

To solve the problem, we can approach it step by step.

1. **Start with the initial number of monkeys**:
- Initial number of monkeys = 55

2. **Add the number of monkeys that join**:
- Monkeys that join = 14
- So, the new total after they join is:
\[
55 + 14 = 69
\]

3. **Subtract the number of monkeys that leave**:
- Monkeys that leave = 26
- So, the final total after they leave is:
\[
69 - 26 = 43
\]

Therefore, the number of monkeys left in the trees is **43**.

### Equation Representation
You can represent the steps with equations as follows:

1. Initial monkeys:
\[
55
\]

2. After 14 join:
\[
55 + 14 = 69
\]

3. After 26 leave:
\[
69 - 26 = 43
\]

### Final Result
The total number of monkeys left in the trees is **43**.