The subtraction theorem states that for all real numbers,

and

,

.
(To subtract, we can add the inverse.)
Thus, we can have the these two equivalent expressions.
Marcus made a mistake in Step 2. 5/2.5 is 2 not 3.
-11 -(-42) A double negative makes a positive
-11 + 42
31
Answer:1,230.5
Reason: just learn how to divide
A because if you look t is on +3 and r is on -41/2