- Operator

Gives the difference between two numeric expressions or the negative value of a numeric expression.

Syntax

Binary construct

expression_1 - expression_2

Unary construct

- expression_1

Parts

expression_1
A numeric expression.
expression_2
In the binary construct, a numeric expression.

Instructions

The binary operator - subtracts the value of expression_2 from the value of expression_1 and returns the difference.

The unary operator - negates the value of expression_1. If the value is positive, it returns a negative value. If the value is negative, it returns a positive value. If the value is zero, it returns zero.

Examples

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See also

Other elements that use this symbol