You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply addition or subtraction mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.

Q: Joan grew 8 watermelons and 4 turnips . Tom grew 9 watermelons . How many watermelons did they grow in total ?

A: 17
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Q: Alyssa 's dog had puppies . She gave 7 to her friends . She now has 5 puppies . How many puppies did she have to start with ?

A: 12
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Q: Emily was playing a video game and had 42 lives . In a hard part of the game she lost 25 lives . If she got 24 more lives in the next level , how many lives would she have ?

A:
41
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