let me try to solve your problem
3 players Bonchkid, Beavis, and The Alex. Each one has $50.
Bonchkid is the Big blind of $5, Beavis is the Small blind of $2.
The Alex raises to $18.
How much does Beavis who is the next person to act have to call? the answer is $16.
But if Beavis now raises another $20 ($36 total)how much does bonchkid have to call? The alex's bet of $18 + Beavis's bet of $20 so $38 minus the five he already put in the pot, or $33.
How much would The Alex have to call? just Beavis's $20 raise since he already put $18 in the pot.
You should keep your bets and raises in front of you until the action is completed so you can make sure everyone playing is putting in the right amount. this is why it is bad ettiquette to splash the pot.
every player who sees the flop should put in the exact same amount
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