Question

425 less than gives 699

Answer 1

The answer for this problem would be -275.

425 less than gives 699 means to subtract 699 from 425. The method / idea that helps me is when solving these problems, you can just subtract 425 from 699. 699-425. Then you get that answer, 275. That method is exactly the same as 425-699 except you have to add the minus sign. So, the answer would be -275.

Answer 2

-274

Explanation:

425 - 699...is the same as 699 - 425...but after using this type of a method...remember to put a negative on your answer

:699 - 425 = 274

but the equation is 425 - 699...so your answer would be ( -274)