Subtract a positive integer,we move to the

Eg.2-9=

Move nine steps left of _

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Answer: subtract any positive integer by moving left.
For example, consider general case: x-y
Where x and y are positive integers.
To subtract, Move y steps left of x.

In your example,
2-9 =
Move nine steps left of two.
Which results in -7

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Subtract a positive integer,we move to the ________ Eg.2-9= Move nine steps left of _________

Answer: subtract any positive integer by moving left. For example, consider general case: x-y Where x and y are positive integers. To subtract, Move y steps left of x. In your example, 2-9 = Move nine steps left of two. Which results in -7

Subtract a positive integer,we move to the

Eg.2-9=

Move nine steps left of _

Answer: subtract any positive integer by moving left.
For example, consider general case: x-y
Where x and y are positive integers.
To subtract, Move y steps left of x.

In your example,
2-9 =
Move nine steps left of two.
Which results in -7