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Using the associative property, 9+(6+3)=(9+6)+3. Is 9-(6-3) equal to (9-6)-3? Explain.

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Answer:

No it's not

Explanation:

(9-6)-3 is not equal to 9-(6-3)

The first equation (9-6)-3 = +(9-6)-3 = (3)-3 = 0

The second equation 9-(6-3) = 9 - (3) = 6

Because the equation in the bracket must be solved first so these 2 equations will not equal to other.

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