Identify Numbers and Operation: Identify the numbers and the operation to be performed.We have two positive numbers, 5 and 2, and we need to perform subtraction.
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction.Subtract the smaller number from the larger number: 5−2.
Calculate Result: Calculate the result.5−2 equals 3.
Verify Solution: Verify the result.Check if the subtraction was done correctly: Is 5 greater than 2? Yes. Is 3 the difference between 5 and 2? Yes.