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

### Instruction:
 Geric alikuwa na noti mara mbili ya Kyla ambaye alikuwa na noti 2 chache kuliko Jessa. Baada ya kumpa Geric noti 3, Jessa alibakiwa na noti 7. Geric alikuwa na noti ngapi mwanzoni?


### Response:
 Jessa alikuwa na noti 7 + 3 = <<7+3=10>>10 kabla ya kumpa Geric noti 3.
Kyla alikuwa na noti 10 - 2 = <<10-2=8>>8.
Geric alikuwa na noti 8 x 2 = <<8*2=16>>16.