If you are subtracting a from b, then you are taking away a from b, or mathematically subtracting a is the same as adding the opposite of a, ie b + (-a) = b - a.

Sep 16, 2021 · According to Lexico, the word simultaneously means "At the same time". And the word concurrently means "Existing, happening, or done at the same …

Jan 5, 2018 · One hour after 11:00 am is 12:00 pm. I find this very strange. Why isn't it 12:00 am? More descriptively, I thought we can think of the am/pm part as a time unit representing a …

Dec 25, 2022 · I think past perfect would be the better choice for all three sentences. There are are a few other errors in the second sentence. I woke up late and realized that I had overslept. …

Jul 27, 2020 · 1 Exception: sports statistic In ice hockey, there is a statistic derived from subtracting the goals scored against while a player is on the ice from the goals scored by the …

Jun 4, 2024 · In my experience, this expression is almost always used sarcastically. It can be a harsh and rude criticism of someone arriving late, implying they think they're too important to …

“I wanted to know (I was wondering)” is an example of being indirect for politeness. Just as you said, if you are talking to a respected person, or a stranger, this is an appropriate way to speak …

May 24, 2015 · In both cases, the per-share dollar amount of the fund is calculated by dividing the total value of all the securities in its portfolio, less any liabilities, by the number of fund shares …

Mar 3, 2014 · What are the differences between "forever" and "for ever" in the meaning and usages?

Nov 24, 2022 · To clarify, in the 12 months to June 2022, the figure for people immigrating long-term into the UK was around 1,100,000. The figure for people emigrating long-term out of the …