The sign — , is called minus, a term signifying less. When placed between two numbers it denotes that the one on the right is to be taken from the one on the left. Thus, 6 — 4=2, denotes that 4 is to be taken from 6. Arithmetic: Designed for Academies and Schools, Uniting the Inductive ... - Page 30 by Charles Davies - 1848 - 360 pages Full view -
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