In the first week, Jed has 20 + 6 = <<20+6=26>>26 cards.

In the second week, he has 26 + 6 = <<26+6=32>>32 cards.

But he is left with 32 - 2 = <<32-2=30>>30 cards on the 2nd week after giving 2 cards to his friend.

Then Jed has 30 + 6 = <<30+6=36>>36 cards on the 3rd week.

He has 36 + 6 = <<36+6=42>>42 cards on the 4th week.

After giving his friend 2 cards, he is then left with 42 - 2 = <<42-2=40>>40 cards on the 4th week.

Hence, Jed will have a total of 40 cards in 4 weeks.

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Jed collects stamp cards. Every week, he gets 6 cards. But every two weeks, he gives 2 cards to his friends. If Jed started with 20 cards, after how many weeks will he have a total of 40 cards?
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Jed collects stamp cards. Every week, he gets 6 cards. But every two weeks, he gives 2 cards to his friends. If Jed started with 20 cards, after how many weeks will he have a total of 40 cards?
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