How is 5-2 different from 5 + ( - 2)

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Hey there!

Because the equations above BOTH equal the same amount, the only difference is the signs used in the equations!

5(-)2

5(+)(-)2

Jornane answered Oct 17, 2019

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They equal the same amount (3) but are written out in different ways.

Norlan answered Oct 19, 2019

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