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Question
Is the following statement true or false?
(−7) − 3 = (−3) − (−7)
Options
True
False
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Solution
False
L.H.S.
(−7) − 3 = −10
R.H.S.
(−3) − (−7)
= (−3) + 7
= 4
∴ L.H.S. ≠ R.H.S.
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