<human>:  Becky has 50 necklaces in her jewelry collection. 3 of the necklaces have broken beads so she collects the unbroken beads for crafting and throws the other parts of the 3 the necklaces out. Becky buys 5 new necklaces that week. She decides to give 15 of her old necklaces to her friends as gifts. How many necklaces does she own now?
<bot>: How many necklaces did Becky have after throwing out the broken necklaces? ** Becky started with 50 necklaces and then got rid of 3, 50 - 3 = <<50-3=47>>47 necklaces.
How many necklaces does Becky buy that week? ** Becky buys 5 new necklaces that week, 47 + 5 = <<47+5=52>>52 necklaces.
How many necklaces does Becky own now? ** She gives 17 of her necklaces as gifts to friends, 52 - 15 = <<37=37>>37 necklaces Becky owns now.
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