Subtraction (-)
The subtraction operator (-) subtracts the two operands, producing their
difference.
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Syntax
Operator: x - y
Examples
Subtraction with numbers
5 - 3 // 2
3 - 5 // -2Subtraction with non-numbers
'foo' - 3 // NaNSpecifications
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