Let x be the number of berries Steve started with

x+4=32-7

x+4=25

x=<<21=21>>21 berries

# Answer

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Stacy has 32 berries. Steve takes 4 of Stacy's berries, and still has 7 less berries than Stacy started with. How many berries did Steve start with?
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Stacy has 32 berries. Steve takes 4 of Stacy's berries, and still has 7 less berries than Stacy started with. How many berries did Steve start with?
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