The answer can indeed be obtained from the statement you chose. Starting with the statement, "If you give me one acorn, then we will
have an equal number of acorns" gives
That Dale's tree has 7 acorns can be obtained from the above solution so the total is 12. This fragmentary method of solving a problem should be avoided. It does not build problem-solving skills which will have future value. Working a problem partly on paper and partly "in the head" does not work reliably as problems become more challenging. Exploring the various starting points of a problem is an important part of learning to solve problems comfortably. You will learn that the various ways are all the same. You simply do the same things in different order.
What was the total is the first request encountered. This a signal to stop
reading and start doing.
Click the sentence which states
what the problem asks for.
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