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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