Question

5 less than a number is -2. What is the
number? Write on
equation and solve.

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Start from 0 and do 3 minus 5 which gets you -2

Answer 2

3 - 5 = -2

Explanation:

Cause 3 is lower than 5

And since 5 - 3 = 2

If it's the other way around it's a negative number