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- (Subtract) (SSIS Expression)

Subtracts the second numeric expression from the first one.

Syntax

numeric_expression1 – numeric_expression2
        

Arguments

Result Types

Determined by the data types of the two arguments. For more information, see Integration Services Data Types in Expressions.

Remarks

Enclose the minus unary expression in parenthesis to ensure that the expression is evaluated in the correct order

Remarks

If either operand is null, the result is null.

Expression Examples

This example subtracts numeric literals.

5 - 6.09

This example subtracts the value in the StandardCost column from the value in the ListPrice column.

ListPrice - StandardCost

This example subtracts a calculated value from the ListPrice column. The variable Discount% must be enclosed in brackets because the name includes the % character. For more information, see Identifiers (SSIS).

ListPrice - (ListPrice * @[Discount%])

See Also

Concepts

Operator Precedence and Associativity

Other Resources

Operators (SSIS Expression)