Is subtraction of a whole number commutative? If not, give a counterexample.

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Romar · Answer 1 · 2019-05-24T11:01:55+0000

the commutative property says order doesnt matter... pick two numbers, show what the answer are when you subtract them both ways (different orders)

$x - y = something \\ \\ y - x = somethimg \: else$

Is subtraction of a whole number commutative? If not, give a counterexample.

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