12 - 3b = what? for b = 4.3

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12 - (3 * 4.3) =
12 - 12.9 = -0.9
Thank you I just didn't know if it was supposed to be a negative number or not. My math that I have is really confusing.
You're welcome.

Think about a number line.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/number-line.html

When you take 12 from 12, you arrive at 0. Then you have to go to the negative side of the line.

Consider money. If you have $12 and buy something for $12.90, you have to borrow 0.90 to make your purchase.