In a before-and-after problem, items move between two groups but the total stays the same — nothing is added or thrown away. The trick is to compare the before and after using that common total. For example, when Aiden gives some stamps to Bina, together they still have the same number as before. Drawing a before bar and an after bar of equal length helps you see the change.
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