does the word difference mean minus and if so.....

Question

am i correct to say 0-12 = 0 ?

PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP.

Answer 1

No.

0 - 12 = -12

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Answer 2

0 - 12 = -12

Like 12º below zero in terms of temperature.