Bernoulli's Equation and pressure differences

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations



$$P_1+\frac{\rho v_1^2}{2}=P_2+\frac{\rho v_2^2}{2}$$
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I understand everything in the solution except why $$P_A-P_B=h(\rho_{Hg}-\rho)g$$ Why do we have to subtract the density of water from that of mercury instead of just taking the density of mercury??

Any help is appreciated.
 
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Consider starting at point B and moving down through the U-tube all the way around until you come up the left side of the U-tube to point A. Keep track of all the pressure changes.