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The subtraction sign (−) as we know it today was popularized by the mathematician Johannes Widmann in his book "Mercator" published in 1489. However, the use of a symbol for subtraction can be traced back earlier to the work of various mathematicians in Europe. The use of a horizontal line to indicate subtraction became standardized over time, leading to the symbol we use today.

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