correct sentence

[kohyoongliat]

If the sun were to rise in the west, I would give you a billion dollars.


Can I rewrite the sentence as folllows?


If the sun rose in the west, I would give you a billion dollars.



Thanks in advance.

[Harry Smith]

If the sun were to rise in the west, I would give you a billion dollars.


Can I rewrite the sentence as folllows?


If the sun rose in the west, I would give you a billion dollars.



Thanks in advance.

Why not?

[kohyoongliat]

Thanks.