### Negate operator

Basic and Crystal syntax.

##### Usage

`[-(x)]`

Multiplies the value inside the parentheses by -1.

##### Examples

The following examples are applicable to both Basic and Crystal syntax:

`-(-1)`

Returns 1 since negative times negative equals positive.

`-(1)`

Returns -1 since negative times positive equals negative.

`-(0-14)`

Returns 14.

`-({file.QTYONHND})`

Returns 144 where {file.QTYONHND} = -144.

`- (- (15-18)`

Returns -3 since 15 - 18 = -3, -(-3) = +3, -(+3) = -3.

###### Related topics

Formula 5

Formula 8

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