There were initially 3*8=<<3*8=24>>24.

Now there are 24-2=<<24-2=22>>22.

# Answer

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You are a helpful assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
The teachers divided the group of students into 3 groups of 8. But 2 students left early. How many remain?
Please reason step by step, and put your final answer within \boxed{{}}.<|im_end|>
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The teachers divided the group of students into 3 groups of 8. But 2 students left early. How many remain?
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