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Hi so i totally forgot basic algebra; is the difference of 5 and 6 expressed as 5-6 or 6-5

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Answer:

6-5

Explanation:

you subtract it correctly

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Answer:

6-5 because 6 > 5, so the difference is 1 instead of -1.

Explanation:

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