đ˘ Math Puzzle Challenge! đ˘
A farmer is heading to the market with a basket of apples. He passes three guards, each of whom *takes half* of the apples he hasâbut, being generous, each guard also *gives him back 2 apples*.
By the time he reaches the market, he has *2 apples* left.
đ¤ How many apples did the farmer start with?
Drop your answers below! âŹď¸