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Core idea

What is the main idea behind MySQL DATE_SUB() Function?

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1Quick choice

Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?

2Fill blank

Complete the missing token from the example code.

___ DATE_SUB("2017-06-15", INTERVAL 10 DAY);

3Order

Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.

The DATE_SUB() function subtracts a time/date interval from a date and then returns the date.

Definition and Usage

MySQL DATE_SUB() Function

Example

SELECT DATE_SUB("2017-06-15", INTERVAL 10 DAY);

The DATE_SUB() function subtracts a time/date interval from a date and then returns the date.

Syntax

DATE_SUB(
date
, INTERVAL
value interval
)

Parameter	Description
date	Required. The date to be modified
value	Required. The value of the time/date interval to subtract. Both positive and negative values are allowed
interval	Required. The type of interval to subtract. Can be one of the following values: MICROSECOND SECOND MINUTE HOUR DAY WEEK MONTH QUARTER YEAR SECOND_MICROSECOND MINUTE_MICROSECOND MINUTE_SECOND HOUR_MICROSECOND HOUR_SECOND HOUR_MINUTE DAY_MICROSECOND DAY_SECOND DAY_MINUTE DAY_HOUR YEAR_MONTH

Works in:	From MySQL 4.0