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The subtraction sign, represented as a short horizontal line (−), was first used in print in the late 15th century. It is attributed to the German mathematician Johannes Widmann, who included it in his book "Mercantile Arithmetic" published in 1489. However, the concept of subtraction itself dates back much further, appearing in ancient mathematical texts.

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