Question

Are whole numbers associative under subtraction? Give an example to justify your answer

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

An associative property does not hold for the subtraction of whole numbers. This means that we cannot group any two whole numbers and subtract them first. Order of subtraction is an important factor. If 'a', 'b', and 'c' are the three whole numbers then, a − (b − c) ≠ (a − b) − c.