1. **State the problem:** We have three equations involving three items: red apple (A), banana bunch (B), and coconut half (C). The equations are: $$A + B + B = 18$$ $$B - C = 2$$ $$C + A + B = ??$$ We need to find the value of $$C + A + B$$. 2. **Rewrite the equations:** From the first equation: $$A + 2B = 18$$ From the second equation: $$B - C = 2 \implies C = B - 2$$ 3. **Express $$A$$ in terms of $$B$$:** From the first equation: $$A = 18 - 2B$$ 4. **Substitute $$A$$ and $$C$$ into the third expression:** $$C + A + B = (B - 2) + (18 - 2B) + B$$ 5. **Simplify:** $$= B - 2 + 18 - 2B + B = (B - 2B + B) + (18 - 2) = 0 + 16 = 16$$ **Final answer:** $$C + A + B = 16$$