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Returns the difference of two numbers. Equivalent to the `-` operator.

OperatorMINUS(value1, value2)

MINUS

The MINUS function in Google Sheets returns the difference of two numbers. It is equivalent to using the - operator. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to use the MINUS function effectively.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: MINUS(value1, value2)

Parameters:

  • value1: The first number to subtract from.
  • value2: The number to subtract.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using MINUS with individual numbers:
    • Example: =MINUS(10, 5)
    • Result: 5

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Numeric Calculations: Subtracting one number from another.
  2. Financial Analysis: Calculating the difference between two financial values.
  3. Data Manipulation: Subtracting values in data analysis.

Related Functions

There are no directly related functions for the MINUS operator.

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