SOLUTION: I spent $p for fare, $b for lunch and now I have $140 in change. Which algebraic sentence will show how much money I had?

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Question 1156057: I spent $p for fare, $b for lunch and now I have $140 in change. Which algebraic sentence will show how much money I had?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x is what you started with
x-p-b=$140.