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Write 3-5 as an addition problem then simplify

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-2

Step-by-step explanation

Today I received 3 dollars from my allowance, and I want to buy a 5 dollar shirt, if I save my allowance how much money will I need to complete the shirt

Step 1

Let

my allowance = 3

cost of the shirt=-5

the money I need=


\begin{gathered} \text{money I need=3-5} \\ M=-2 \end{gathered}

so, the answer is -2

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