Addition with multiple numbers and a missing value

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4 plus 3 plus what would equal 14?

Addition can be done in any order, so let's add 4 and 3 to make it a bit simpler. Now 7 plus what would equal 14?

7 plus 7 would equal 14, so our mystery number is 7

This math skill involves solving for a missing number in an addition equation with multiple terms. Simplify the equation by adding known values first, then determine the missing number that completes the equation.