Can you solve this maths question meant for seven-year-olds?

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The question reads: There are some people on a train.

19 people get off the train at the first stop.

This “Year 2” maths question aimed at seven-year-olds is confusing adults

17 people get on the train.

Now there are 63 people on the train.

How many people were on the train to begin with?

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