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How much is 42 minus 26?
Find the result of the subtraction of 42 minus 26.
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Answer:
16
Resolution:
= 42 - 26
= 16
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Subtraction is a mathematical operation that involves finding the difference between two numbers. It is represented by the symbol "-". For example, 42 - 26 = 16, where 42 is the minuend, 26 is the subtrahend, and 16 is the difference or the result of the subtraction.
In subtraction, the number being subtracted (subtrahend) is being taken away from the number it's being subtracted from (minuend). The order of the minuend and subtrahend does matter in subtraction, as the result will be different if the order is switched (i.e. it is not commutative).
Subtraction can also be performed on negative numbers, where subtracting a positive number from a negative number will result in a smaller negative number, and subtracting a negative number from a positive number will result in a larger positive number.
Subtraction is an important operation in mathematics, as it is used in various mathematical operations and real-life scenarios such as determining the change in a quantity or finding the missing value in an equation.