Bonnie has 20 red beads, and she has 16 fewer yellow beads than red beads. Bonnie also has 4 more green beads than red beads. How many beads does Bonnie have in all?
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Step 1:   Find the number of yellow beads.

20 − 16 = 4


Step 2:   Find the number of green beads.

20 + 4 = 24


Step 3:   Find the total number of red, yellow, and green beads.

20 + 4 + 24 = 48


Bonnie has 48 beads.