2 years ago

Are 5-x=y and x-5=y the same ?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Elena L [17]2 years ago

8 0

Answer:

no cause

5-x=y

5 is positive , x is negative

BUT

x-5=y

5 is negative, and x is positive

Margarita [4]2 years ago

4 0

Answer:

not really

Step-by-step explanation:

because on the first equation you subtract 5and take to y as a negative and in the second equation 5 goes as a positive at least that is what i think

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