Identify Operation: Identify the operation required for the problem. The problem asks us to subtract 5 from 7. This is a simple subtraction problem with no additional operations or parentheses involved.
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction. Subtract 5 from 7. Calculation: 7−5=2.
Check for Errors: Check for any mathematical errors. In this case, the subtraction is straightforward and there are no complex operations, so the likelihood of an error is minimal. The calculation in Step 2 is correct.
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