There were five books on the shelf. Later, Jack took away three, and Mike took back four. Jim also took back three. How many books were there on the shelf?~(adapted from $$2005$$ Math kangaroo Problems, Level $$1-2$$, Question \#$$5$$) 
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$5-3+4+3=9$ 