Carlos buys the items listed below at Stop and Shop:

• 2 boxes of Oreos for$ 2.99 a box

• 1/2 lb. of bananas at $0.79 per lb.

There is no sales tax. Carlos pays for the items and receives $ 0.62 in change. What amount of money did Carlos use to pay for the items? Write an algebraic equation, solve, check and conclude.