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Is whole-number subtraction commutative? Decide using 9 - 4 and 4 - 9.

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  • ANo, because 9 - 4 is not equal to 4 - 9
  • BYes, both give the same result
  • CYes, both give 5
  • DOnly when the numbers are equal it fails

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9 - 4 = 5 but 4 - 9 is not a whole number, so subtraction is not commutative for whole numbers.
Answer: A) No, because 9 - 4 is not equal to 4 - 9

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