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How many times can you subtract 2 from a 50?
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Subtract 2 from 50: How Many Times?
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In summary, it is not possible to subtract 2 from 50 an infinite number of times. The correct answer is that 2 can only be subtracted from 50 one or 25 times before reaching a negative number. The title "What am I thinking" may not be appropriate for this conversation. The answer is simply that it is not possible.
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An infinite number of times.
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kurbsdude
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neu said:
not quite... keep trying
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Mentallic
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1 or 25? The answer to these is always an "oh how silly" response from me 
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neu
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kurbsdude said:
No? So your saying 2 cannot be subtracted from 50 an infinite/arbitrary number of times?
"What am I thinking" might be a more suitable title
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kurbsdude
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neu said:
no it can't be subtracted from a 50, infinite number of times.
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neu
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kurbsdude said:
Your bad grammer appears forced, in which case the answer is clearly not worth guessing.
Please enlighten us
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50 - 2 = 48
50 - 2 = 48
50 - 2 = 48
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Infinitely many times.
50 - 2 = 48
50 - 2 = 48
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Infinitely many times.
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well ok here's the answer,
Only once. Because after you subtract 2 from a 50, it becomes 48. So the next subtraction is from 48 and not from 50.
FAQ: Subtract 2 from 50: How Many Times?
What is the answer to "Subtract 2 from 50: How Many Times?"
The answer is 24 times. When subtracting 2 from 50, you can do so 24 times before reaching 0.
How do you solve the equation "Subtract 2 from 50: How Many Times?"
To solve this equation, you can use basic subtraction. Start with 50 and subtract 2 repeatedly until you reach 0. Count the number of times you subtract 2 to get the answer.
Is there a formula for solving "Subtract 2 from 50: How Many Times?"
Yes, there is a formula for this equation. You can use the formula n = (50-0)/2, where n represents the number of times you can subtract 2 from 50 before reaching 0.
Can this equation be solved using any other methods besides subtraction?
Yes, you can also solve this equation using division. Since 50 is evenly divisible by 2, you can divide 50 by 2 to get the same answer of 24 times.
How can "Subtract 2 from 50: How Many Times?" be applied in real life situations?
This equation can be applied in various real-life situations where you need to subtract a certain number from a larger number multiple times. For example, if you have 50 cookies and you want to give away 2 cookies to each person, this equation can help you determine how many people you can give cookies to.