Slowly, deliberately, Leo turned the page of his own notebook. He crossed out his first attempt on problem #7. He rewrote the subtraction vertically, aligning the like terms:
The subtraction was the worst. His friend Mia had whispered, “Just distribute the minus sign, Leo. Like a negative love letter.” But Leo kept forgetting to flip the last sign. Slowly, deliberately, Leo turned the page of his
His hand hovered.