###Human: 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?, ### Assistant: 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. 
 So the answer is :  35