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Okay but a minus one can be counter acted by a plus one right?
Based on the progression of BIDMAS/PEMDAS, addition always is first, followed by subtraction.
Addition and Subtraction in any order actually. The mnemonics are just a way to remember the rules - like a mental checklist - they aren't the rules themselves