Question

Does the associative property hold good for the subtraction of integers? Give an example to
support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

No, the associative property does not hold good for the subtraction of integers.

(a-b)-c = a-(b-c)

Let a = -3, b = 2 and c = 5.

L.H.S = (a-b)-c = (-3-2)-5 = -5-5 = -10

R.H.S = a-(b-c) = -3-(2-5) = -3-3 = -6

L.H.S is not equal to R.H.S.