Subtract

SYNTAX

<Number1> - <Number2>

Subtracts the value of <Number2> from that of <Number1>. The resulting data type is the more expansive of those of <Number1> and <Number2>.

The Operators row of the table in Summary Table of Vocabulary Usage Restriction applies. No special exceptions.

This sample Rulesheet uses subtract to reduce the value of decimal1 by decimal2, compare the resulting value to zero, and assign a value to boolean1

A Ruletest provides three examples of decimal1 and decimal2. Input and Output panels are shown below.