Question

Give an example of why subtraction is not commutative.(In Words.)

Answer 1

It is.

4-3 = -3+4

Answer 2

subtract 5 from 7 then check if is's eaual to that when subtract 7 from 5

Answer 3

7-5 is not equal to 5-7

Answer 4

No, Weeku is mis-using the word commutative. He has not commuted. The order of his operations are the same. Commutative means 4-3 would have to equal 3-4. It's not.

Answer 5

raheen has it right.

Answer 6

How?

4-3 = 4+(-3) = (-3)+4