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subtrahend definition

sub·tra·hend (sub′trə hend′)

noun

a number or quantity to be subtracted from another (the minuend)

Etymology: L subtrahendus, ger. of subtrahere: see subtract

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4-3=1
The subtrahend is 3.

Posted by anonymous 44 days ago.

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