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Q: How does subtracting from left to right work?
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How is adding on number line different from subtracting on a number line?

When subtracting, the number moves to the left (negative direction). When adding, the number moves to the right (positive direction).


What is a negative subtracted by a negative?

Subtracting a negative number has the same effect as adding a positive number - think of it as moving right on a number line whereas, subtracting a positive number will move you left on a number line.


When subtracting a negative number why do you move to the right on the number line instead of the left?

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. Also, adding a negative number is the same as subtracting a positive number. -7 + (-5) = -7 - 5 = -12 -7 - (-5) = -7 + 5 = -2


What is left after subtracting one number from another?

The difference.


What is the number left over in subtracting called?

The remainder.


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.


You are flexible with your right leg but not your left how do you get it to be flexible?

Work your left leg about twice as much as your right every day. :)


Why can you subtract from a negative number?

Because numbers don't stop. Think of a number (positive or negative) as a point on a number line. You can move to the right by adding to it and to the left by subtracting from it.


Why do dogs left legs not work properly?

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How is subtracting decimals is like subtracting fractions?

because you subtract the 2 numerators and then 2 denominators right across just like that :)