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Subtraction

Subtraction is the operation of taking the Difference $x-y$ of two numbers $x$ and $y$. Here, the symbol between the $x$ and $y$ is called the Minus Sign and $x-y$ is read ``$x$ Minus $y$.''

See also Addition, Division, Minus, Minus Sign, Multiplication




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1999-05-26