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The C.U.B.E. method: Type the numbers (enter) Type important words/phrases (hit enter after each one) Type the question (enter) Eliminate unnecessary information

Mr. Johnson's class has 21 students Mr. Johnson's class has 21 students. If the seven of his students are absent due to heavy rainfall on a particular day, how many students does he have in his class on that day?

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