My question is: Michael has $42. His brother has $17. Michael gives away half the money to his brother. His brother then buys 3 dollars worth of candy. How much money, in dollars, did his brother have in the end? Your thoughts:
Michael gives away 42 / 2 = 21 dollars. His brother then has 21 + 17 = 38 dollars. In the end, his brother has 38 - 3 = 35 dollars. The final answer: 35.