1. **State the problem:** You initially bought 10 apples, gave away 2 to the neighbor and 2 to the repairman, then bought 5 more apples and ate 1. We need to find how many apples you have left. 2. **Write down the initial quantity:** You start with 10 apples. 3. **Subtract the apples given away:** You gave away 2 + 2 = 4 apples. 4. **Calculate apples after giving away:** $$10 - 4 = 6$$ apples remain. 5. **Add the apples bought later:** You bought 5 more apples, so $$6 + 5 = 11$$ apples. 6. **Subtract the apples eaten:** You ate 1 apple, so $$11 - 1 = 10$$ apples remain. 7. **Final answer:** You have **10 apples** left.