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14 September, 01:45

5 added to y as 5 + y and 5 subtracted from y as 5-y why is the first expression correct but the second one is incorrect

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  1. 14 September, 03:12
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    The first is correct cause when you add it doesn't matter the order. But when your subtracting it matters. The proper expression is y-5 or - 5+y.
  2. 14 September, 05:08
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    because 5 subtracted from y means that its y-5 instead of 5-y
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