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@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ x = a+b      ; constant expression (no spaces) OK if a,b are constants
 Use temporary variables:
 ```
 temp = a + b
-result = temp * c
+result = temp - c
 ```
 
 ### Constant Expressions