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Is the set of numbers that can be written as the product of 6 and an integer closed under subtraction? A. Yes, because the difference of any two multiples of 6 is equal to 6. B. Yes, because the difference of any two multiples of 6 is also a multiple of 6. C. No, and a counterexample is 6 – 6 = 0. D. No, and a counterexample is 6 – 18 = –12.

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Answer:

B. Yes, because the difference of any two multiples of 6 is also a multiple of 6.

Explanation:

6*6=12


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