Difference
Definition

"Difference" is the name given to the result of subtracting one number from another.

Example One
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5 is the minuend.

2 is the subtrahend.

3 is the difference.

Example Two

5.8x - 2.3x = 3.5x


5.8x is the minuend.

2.3x is the subtrahend.

3.5x is the difference.

Example Three

(9x + y) - (2x + 5y) = 7x - 4y


(9x + y) is the minuend.

(2x + 5y) is the subtrahend.

7x - 4y is the difference.