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subtracting with currencies

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kamloops

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Hi There,

If I have an equation like $500 - $1000, how do I make it so the answer is 0 and not -$500

Thanks for any help.
 
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OOPS sorry what I meant is how do I get it so it is $500 and not -$500

Thanks
 
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$1000 - $500 does = -$500. But if you want the absolute value of the difference you might use:
answer = Abs({equation]).
 
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Now I can't subtrack. I meant to say $500 - $1000.
 
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