The other commenter is correct, but another way to think or visualize is that any subtraction or division operation can be understood as an addition or multiplication.
X - 5 = X + (-5)
X / 5 = X * (1/5)
You can think of subtraction and division not being distinct or separated from addition and multiplication; instead, they’re just a shortcut notation in mathematics because everyone was tired of having to write extra characters.
The other commenter is correct, but another way to think or visualize is that any subtraction or division operation can be understood as an addition or multiplication.
X - 5 = X + (-5)
X / 5 = X * (1/5)
You can think of subtraction and division not being distinct or separated from addition and multiplication; instead, they’re just a shortcut notation in mathematics because everyone was tired of having to write extra characters.
Figuratively, at least.