Sometimes we are given information
that we don't need. 

Decide what information you need 
to solve the problem.
 


   Bob is 12 years old.  John is 8 years old. 
   Jim is 9 years old. 

   How much older is Bob than Jim?
    
             
 

 
   Bobby has 1 dog, 2 cats and 3 sisters.

   How many pets does he have?
    
                       
 


   Jack lives 8 blocks from school.  Michael
   lives 12 blocks from school.  Ben
   lives 6 blocks from school. 

   How much closer is Ben than Jack?
    
            
 

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