Translate to an algebraic expression.
-Leanne had $33 remaining after paying y dollars for a dinner and a movie. How much did she have at the start of the evening?
A) $\$ 33 - y$
B) $\$ 33 y$
C) $y - \$ 33$
D) $\$ 33 + y$

Question

Translate to an algebraic expression.
-Leanne had $33 remaining after paying y dollars for a dinner and a movie. How much did she have at the start of the evening? 
A) $\$ 33 - y$
B) $\$ 33 y$
C) $y - \$ 33$
D) $\$ 33 + y$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Leanne had $33 remaining, which means she spent a total of y + $33. If x represents the amount she had at the start of the evening, then:
x - (y + $33) = $33
x - y - $33 = $33
x = y + $66
Therefore, the correct choice is D, which is the expression $33 + y.

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Translate to an Algebraic Expression $\$ 33 - y$ B) $\$ 33 y$