Tool to solve an subtraction equation with one or more unknowns. Specialized equation solver for subtractions with one or more variables.
Subtraction with Unknown(s) - dCode
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Subtraction with Unknown(s)
Subtraction solving with n unknown
Answers to Questions (FAQ)
How to solve a subtraction/difference equation with dCode?
The calculation of a subtraction or a difference is based on the dCode equation solver. This is only a particular form of equation involving the - subtraction operator (minus).
Example: $ x-2=1 \iff x=3 $
Indicate the equation variable with a letter (often x, avoid ?) and to indicate that it is this unknown which is sought, the solver will return the subtraction result either as an integer, fraction, or a floating point number (numeric form).
How to solve a system with multiple subtractions?
Indicate several lines of subtractions with the same variable(s) or eventually link them with the AND logical operator: &&.
Example: x - 1 = 0 && y + 1 = 0
How to solve other types of equations?
Equations involving addition, multiplication, division or others can be solved by the dCode equation solver.
How to read a subtraction?
The subtraction sign is read minus or subtracted.
Example: 5-z is read 5 minus z or z subtracts from 5
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