It doesn't actually mean difference, but it can be used to get the difference between values. 11 subtract 4 is 7, and 7 is the difference between 4 and 11.
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You would use subtract to find the difference between values, by subtracting the lower value from the higher one.
The word (difference) in the question is indicating that you need to subtract. In a math operation, when you see the words difference, how much more, or exceed these all mean you need to subtract.
"Delta" is often used to mean "the difference" between two numbers, and that is the same as subtracting. When you subtract, the answer is called the "difference."
the DIFFERENCE