Question

Give an example of why subtraction is not associative.

Answer 1

\[2-3 \neq 3-2\]

Answer 2

actually that is not right

Answer 3

okkkk\

Answer 4

that is an example of why subtraction is not COMMUTATIVE.
you might try
\[(10-3)-5\neq 10-(3-5)\]

Answer 5

you might also work these out to make your teacher happy

Answer 6

Facepalm. Sorry, wasn't thinking -.-

Kudos to Satelite for picking up on that.

Answer 7

lol thanks guys

Answer 8

\[(10-3)-5\neq 10-(3-5)\]
\[7-5\neq 10-(-2)\]
\[2\neq 12\]