For all rational numbers x and y, x - y = y - x. Is the given statement true or false

Solution:

For x - y = y - x is not true.

x - y = -(x - y) = y - x

Commutative property under subtraction is not valid.

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Commutative property under addition is valid for all rational numbers.

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 66

For all rational numbers x and y, x - y = y - x. Is the given statement true or false

Summary:

For all rational numbers x and y, x - y = y - x. This statement is false

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