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If x an y are natural numbers then x-y is a natural number what is the converse of this statement

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Answer:

If x-y is a natural number, then x and y are natural numbers.

Explanation:

The converse of ...

If P, then Q.

is ...

If Q, then P.

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Here, we have ...

P = "x and y are natural numbers"

Q = "x-y is a natural number"

So, the converse is ...

If x-y is a natural number, then x and y are natural numbers.

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In this case, the converse is false.

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