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False...1-2 is not 2-1
In mathematics, a binary operation is commutative if changing the order of the operands does not change the result.
So lets test if subtraction is commutative. If it is then A - B = B - A.
Picking arbitrary different whole numbers for A and B.
37 - 12 = 12 - 37
Evaluating both sides gives.
25 = -25
As this equality is false. we have proved that subtraction is NOT commutative!
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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.
Is division of whole numbers is commutative?
No!
Is subtraction commutative justify your answer?
yes
Explain when an binary operation is commutative?
when we add and substract any number * * * * * "substract" is not a word, and in any case, subtraction is not commutative. A binary operation ~, acting on a set, S, is commutative if for any two elements x, and y belonging to S, x ~ y = y ~ x Common binary commutative operations are addition and multiplication (of numbers) but not subtraction nor division.
Is subtraction commutative Why?
No, subtraction is not commutative. If you take the expression 9 - 4, you can't rearrange it because 9 - 4 does not equal 4 - 9.
