An energy-saving appliance uses 24% less energy than the older model it replaces. The older model uses $35.00 worth
of energy per year. How much less does it cost to operate
the energy-saving appliance for one year than it costs to
operate the older model?

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

step-by-step explanation:

notice that the equation you are given has -2 (negative 2) on the right side, not 2. when you subtract 5 from a number n, you are finding the difference between the number and 5.

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

answer: the first one

step-by-step explanation: use a calculator and divide the minutes by the dollars.