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Question
For all rational numbers x and y, x × y = y × x.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Let x = 2, y = 3
Then,
LHS = 2 × 3
= 6
RHS = 3 × 2
= 6
By comparing LHS and RHS
6 = 6
LHS = RHS
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