Your child is going on a field trip at school. There are a total of 32 people. There are four times as many kids on the trip as parents, and there are four fewer teachers than parents. How many kids are on the trip?

Your child is going on a field trip at school. There are a total of 32 people. There are four times as many kids on the trip as parents, and there are four fewer teachers than parents. How many kids are on the trip?

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