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Is subtraction of integers commutative? Choose the correct statement.

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  • ANo, because 5 - 3 is not equal to 3 - 5
  • BYes, because 5 - 3 = 3 - 5
  • CYes, for positive integers only
  • DYes, for negative integers only

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5 - 3 = 2 but 3 - 5 = -2. Since the results differ, subtraction is not commutative.
Answer: A) No, because 5 - 3 is not equal to 3 - 5

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