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?
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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