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.

[EX Q]: 179 birds were sitting in a tree . 38 more birds flew up to the tree . How many birds were there altogether in the tree ?
[EX A]: 217

[EX Q]: Joan grew 8 watermelons and 4 turnips . Tom grew 9 watermelons . How many watermelons did they grow in total ?
[EX A]: 17

[EX Q]: John had 5 dollars . At the store he spent $ 2 on a new game . If he got another 26 dollars for his allowance , how much money does he have now ?
[EX A]:
29