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Vijay Singh chauhan Asked a Question
November 18, 2020 7:13 ampts 30 pts
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A problem of order

does the order in which I simplify the expression affect the final answer? if your answer is yes then please justify your answer with an example
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  • Piyush Best Answer
    3-(4-5) not equal to (3-4)-5
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    Vijay Singh chauhan
    check this out Piyush sir.
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  • Piyush thankyou
    Yes, If the operation is not associative and No ,if operation is associative as simple as that.
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    Vijay Singh chauhan
    we can say that if I have subtraction then I better take order into account.
  • Piyush thankyou
    Can you give me a reference ,Which order are you talking about?
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    Vijay Singh chauhan
    I thought I had already attached the question. my bad
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