Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
The teachers divided the group of students into 3 groups of 8. But 2 students left early. How many remain?

### Response:
There were initially 3*8=<<3*8=24>>24.
Now there are 24-2=<<24-2=22>>22.
#### 22