Subtraktiooni

Subtraktioon is the Estonian word for subtraction, a fundamental arithmetic operation. It is the process of finding the difference between two numbers. In subtraction, the first number is called the minuend, and the second number is called the subtrahend. The result of subtraction is known as the difference. The symbol used to denote subtraction is a minus sign (-).

For example, if we have the expression 10 - 3, 10 is the minuend, 3 is the subtrahend, and the difference is 7. Subtraktioon can be understood as the inverse operation of addition. If adding two numbers results in a sum, subtracting one of those numbers from the sum will yield the other number. This relationship is often expressed as: if a + b = c, then c - b = a and c - a = b.

The concept of subtractioon extends beyond simple numbers. It can be applied to quantities, measurements, and even abstract concepts. For instance, in geometry, subtracting the area of a smaller shape from a larger shape can determine the remaining area. In physics, subtracting initial velocity from final velocity gives the change in velocity. The principles of subtractioon are essential for various mathematical and scientific disciplines.

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