Larry spent a total of $5 + $2 = $<<5+2=7>>7.

He has $15 + $7 = $<<15+7=22>>22 at the beginning.

# Answer

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<|im_start|>user
Larry spent $5 for lunch and gave his brother $2. How much did Larry have at the beginning if he has $15 now?
Please reason step by step, and put your final answer within \boxed{{}}.<|im_end|>
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Larry spent $5 for lunch and gave his brother $2. How much did Larry have at the beginning if he has $15 now?
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