seven minus five equals two.
7 - 5 = 2.
Twelve minus seven is five
The expression "plus twelve minus five" simplifies to seven (12 - 5 = 7). The opposite of seven is negative seven. Therefore, the opposite of plus twelve minus five is negative seven.
23 and a half minus seven and five eighths equals 15.875
-7 minus 5 is -12.
Five minus seven is negative two. Here's a trick: switch the numbers around and then take your answer. Give it a minus sign.
seven and five eights
-2
negative seven, -7
7
five twentyfourths
seven sixteenths
+12