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Subtraction is commutative... in a way. You can convert any subtraction to an addition.
7 - 2 is NOT the same as 2 - 7.
However, when turning the terms around, you may keep the sign, so that 7 - 2 is the same as -2 + 7. This is justified by the commutative law of addition.
Similarly with division: 10 / 2 is not the same as 2 / 10, but you can convert 10 / 2 into (1/2) x 10.
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Are there commutative and associative properties for Subtraction and division?
No.
What operation are not associative?
Of the five common operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and power, both addition and multiplication are commutative, as well as associative. The other operations are neither.
Is subtraction and division associative?
No, only multiplication and addition are.
What does Associative Property not work for which operations?
It does not work with subtraction nor division.
Why is there no commutative property for subtraction or division?
There is no commutative property in subtraction or division because the order of the numbers cannot be change. This means that when multiplying or adding it does not matter the order of the numbers because the answer comes out the same.
