(unary)-
Additive inverse.
Syntax
-expr
Operand
- expr
- A valid scalar, vector, or matrix expression.
Example
| Expression | Result |
|---|---|
-{3} |
-3 |
{-{1, 2, 3}} |
-1, -2, -3 |
{-{ {1, 2}, {-5, 3}}} |
{-1, -2}, {5, -3} |
Comments
The unary operator generates the additive inverse (opposite in sign and equal in magnitude) of expr.
If expr is a scalar, the result is a scalar.
If expr is a vector or matrix, the result is a vector or matrix containing the additive inverses of each element in expr.