Question

Now, look at the set of integers. Complete the table for the closure property if integers under the four operations.

Answer 1

See below.

Explanation:

Addition: closed

Example: -5 + 10 = 5, and -5, 10, and 5 are all integers

Subtraction: closed

Example: 10 - 8 = 2, and 10, 8, and 2 are all integers

Multiplication: closed

Example: -4 * 7 = -28, and -4, -7 and -28 are all integers

Division: not closed

Example: 5/2 = 2.5, and 2.5 is not an integer, although 2 and 5 are integers

The set of integers is closed under addition, subtraction, and multiplication because any addition, subtraction, or multiplication of integers always results in an integer.

The set of integers is not closed under division because a division of integers does not always result in an integer.