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.
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Question: Melanie picked 7 plums and 4 oranges from the orchard . She gave 3 plums to Sam . How many plums does she have now ?

Answer: 4


Question: The schools debate team had 26 boys and 46 girls on it . If they were split into groups of 9 how many groups could they make ?

Answer: 8


Question: Jessica weighs 49 pounds . Thomas weighs 44 pounds . How much heavier is Jessica than Thomas ?

Answer:
5