Fix #8, reorder conditions in if statements to optimize code

[havencarlson]

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Describe the contribution
Fix #8, Reordered conditions in If statements so less complex conditions are tested first

Testing performed
Unit testing

Expected behavior changes
no impact to behavior

System(s) tested on

• OS: Ubuntu 18.04

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Haven Carlson - NASA

[dzbaker]

CCB 25 Aug 2022: Including in Equuleus.