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The - mathematical operator performs subtraction on two numerical values or negation a single value.

Syntax

return_value = number1 - number2

Description

  • Numbers used can be any literal or variable numerical value type.
  • Subtracting a negative value will actually perform addition with the other value.
  • Subtracting a negative or negation value will make the return value more positive.
  • Addition and subtraction are the last operations performed in QBasic's normal order of operations.
  • Subtraction cannot be performed on STRING values.

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