37 - 9 = <<37-9=28>>28 students played kickball on Thursday.

So, 37 + 28 = <<37+28=65>>65 students played kickball on Wednesday and Thursday.

# Answer

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On Wednesday, 37 students played kickball. On Thursday, 9 fewer students played kickball. How many students played kickball on Wednesday and Thursday?
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On Wednesday, 37 students played kickball. On Thursday, 9 fewer students played kickball. How many students played kickball on Wednesday and Thursday?
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