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Are these two expressions equal?

(6 - 4) -1 and 6 - (4 - 1)

A
Yes they are equal because of the Commutative Property

B
Yes they are equal because of Associative Property

C
Not equal no property shown

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Answer:

I think these are not equal

(6-4)-1 = -6+4= -2

-6 (4-1) = -24+6 = -18

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Answer:

not equal no property shown

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