You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply a single mathematical operator like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division 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: because of the decision sofia asked the students to suggest specific types of food . if 279 students suggested adding mashed potatoes while 234 suggested adding bacon to the menu how many students participated in the suggestion of new food items ?

Answer: 513

Question: the little league stadium has 92 seats . 47 people came to the game today . 38 people were holding banners . how many seats were empty ?

Answer: 45

Question: robin had 18 pieces of gum . her brother gave her some more pieces . now robin has 44 pieces in all . how many pieces of gum did robin 's brother give her ?

Answer:
26