Subtraction
Subtraction is a process that reduces values.
Subtraction is the inverse of addition. It calls for the difference in the values of numbers. This operation is usually indicated by a "-" sign.
For example, 1 + 2 = 3.
The inverse of this is subtraction: 3 –2 = 1 or 3 – 1 = 2.
Employee contributions to
| Employee's monthly pay | $3500 |
|---|---|
| Contribution to |
$200 |
| Total income before taxes | $3300 |
Order of operation
The operations of multiplication and division are performed FIRST in most mathematical and statistical equations, unless parentheses indicate a sub-operation to be performed first or exponents or square roots need to be calculated (after any sub-operations in parentheses).