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-Alex had y dollars before spending $\$ 8.50$ for a book. How much did he have after the purchase?
A) y $-\$ 8.50$
B) $\$ 8.50 \mathrm{y}$
C) $\$ 8.50+\mathrm{y}$
D) $\$ 8.50$ - y

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The correct expression is y - $8.50, as it represents Alex's initial amount of money (y) minus the $8.50 spent on a book.

Translate to an Algebraic Expression $8.50\$ 8.50$8.50 For a Book −$8.50-\$ 8.50−$8.50

Translate to an Algebraic Expression $\$ 8.50$ For a Book $-\$ 8.50$