Subtraction of rational numbers does NOT follow the:

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+51 point = ₹1 discount on purchases, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

• A Identity property
• B Commutative property
• C Closure property
• D None of these

Submit Answer

Show answer and explanation

Answer: B. Commutative property

Commutative: 5 - 2 does not equal 2 - 5.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.