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Yes it matters. Say 9 - 13 = -4; but 13 - 9 = 4.
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Does order matter when subtracting equal value?
no, unless there is more to the equation
Does the order of the numbers matter when subtracting three different numbers?
If only 1 operation is happening, always go from left to right. it does matter with subtraction.
How is subtracting fractions different from adding fractions?
In subtraction you take away rather than add. Also, addition is commutative, subtraction is not so the order of the numbers does matter for subtraction.
What does 9 plus -2- 8 equal?
9 + (-2) - 8 = (-1) Order of operations does not matter in this example because adding and subtracting are the same thing but the reverse of each other.
Why can't you reverse the order of the integers when subtracting and still get the same answer?
no
Does order matter when subtracting equal value?
no, unless there is more to the equation
Does the order of the numbers matter when subtracting three different numbers?
If only 1 operation is happening, always go from left to right. it does matter with subtraction.
Why does order of integers matter when subtracting?
Imagine you are subtracting in real life. If you have eight apples, but then you eat three of them, you only have five left. Therefore, 8 - 3 = 5. However, if you have three apples, and take away eight, you have -5 apples. Which is impossible.
When subtracting an algebraic equation which comes first a variable or the constant?
It does not matter.
How is subtracting fractions different from adding fractions?
In subtraction you take away rather than add. Also, addition is commutative, subtraction is not so the order of the numbers does matter for subtraction.
Can you reverse the order of the integers when subtracting and still get the same answer?
no.
What does 9 plus -2- 8 equal?
9 + (-2) - 8 = (-1) Order of operations does not matter in this example because adding and subtracting are the same thing but the reverse of each other.
Why can't you reverse the order of the integers when subtracting and still get the same answer?
no
What is comunitative property?
communative property is when you are adding or subtracting any numbers it doesnt matter how u write them.....
In order to subtract two rational expressions by simply subtracting their numerators you must make sure that their?
In order to subtract two rational expressions by simply subtracting their numerators you must make sure that their denominators are equal.
How do you factor the expression 6x2-30xy 24y2?
It depends if you are adding or subtracting 24y^2. No matter what, factor out 6
What happens to tens digit and the ones digit when you subtract?
The answer will depend on what you are subtracting! The answer will depend on what you are subtracting! The answer will depend on what you are subtracting! The answer will depend on what you are subtracting!
