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Minus

The operation of Subtraction, i.e., $a$ minus $b$. The operation is denoted $a-b$. The Minus Sign ``$-$'' is also used to denote a Negative number, i.e., $-x$.

See also Minus Sign, Negative, Plus, Plus or Minus, Times




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1999-05-26