✽ We need to replace x and y with there corresponding value. ✽ If ✽ x=3 ✽ and ✽ y=5 ✽ lets replace. ✽ Starting with x ✽ 3+y+3+3+y ✽ Now Y ✽ 3+5+3+3+5 ✽ Now add ✽ 19 is your answer. ✽Merry Christmas!✽
I think the declaration that three had spots may be a red herring meant to mislead you. If she has 7 after giving away 5, that would mean that in total, there are 12 cards.