<human>:  Jack needs to put his shoes on, then help both his toddlers tie their shoes. If it takes Jack 4 minutes to put his shoes on, and three minutes longer to help each toddler with their shoes, how long does it take them to get ready?
<bot>: How long does it take Jack to help one toddler? ** First figure out how long it takes to help one toddler: 4 minutes + 3 minutes = <<4+3=7>>7 minutes
How long does it take Jack to help both toddlers? ** Then multiply the time per toddler by the number of toddlers: 7 minutes/toddler * 2 toddlers = <<7*2=14>>14 minutes
How long does it take Jack to get ready? ** Now add the time spent helping the toddlers to the time Jack spends on his own shoes: 14 minutes + 4 minutes = <<14+4=18>>18 minutes
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