Question

One of your friends is working on their math homework. They decide to translate the phrase "subtract 3 from 5" like this:

3-5

Which statements below give a reason why your friend's expression is incorrect?
Select ALL that apply.



A.The expression is written with the wrong operation.

B.in subtraction, order matters and the expression in the incorrect order.

C.the expression should be written as an addition expression with the 5 being added to the 3

D. The expression was written in the order from the phrase which is incorrect

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

When you are taking 3 away from 5 it would be 5-3, when you are taking 5 away from 3 it would be 3-5, but in this case it is not so the answer would be B as the order is incorrect.