Hi,

(-5) - (3)  || Note: This says to start at -5 and move back 3 spaces

(-5) - (3) = -8



(-5) - (-3) = -5 + 3   |Note: This would say, start at -5 and move forward 3 spaces

(-5) - (-3) = -2

 

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