SOLUTION: Justin has $35 before spending Y dollars on jeans. How much money remains?

Question 313301: Justin has $35 before spending Y dollars on jeans. How much money remains?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
He started with $35, then TAKE AWAY what he spent, which is Y.

35-Y

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