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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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using the associative property, 9 + (6 - 3) = (9 + 6) + 3. is 9 - (6 - 3) equal to (9 - 6) - 3? explain.

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no because it only works with addition and multiplication

9+(-6-3)=(9-6)-3 is true tho



9-(6-3)=9-(3)=6
(9-6)-3=(3)-3=0
so not equivilent
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