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What does a subtraction sign mean

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Definition of subtraction sign. : a mathematical symbol used to indicate that a particular quantity is to be subtracted from another to which it is joined by the symbol : a symbolic representation of the relation of subtrahend and minuend —symbol −

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If you take a number and 'subtract" it with another number, it means that you take your second number and remove that amount from the first number

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