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Use deductive reasoning to tell whether each statement is true or false. If it is

false, give a counterexample.
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For all real numbers a and b, a - b = - b + a

Please help I need this rn! :(

User Olemarius
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Answer:

This is true

Explanation:

Say a= 3 and b=2

3 - 2= 1

(-2) + 3 = 1

An other example: say a=6 and b=8

6 - 8= -2

(-8) + 6= -2

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