Rational numbers can be added (or multiplied) in any order -4/5 × -6/5 = -6/5 × -4/5. Is the given statement true or false

Solution:

If the two rational numbers are either positive or negative

Then addition, subtraction and multiplication of them is commutative

They can be added or multiplied in any order

But if they are of opposite signs, then subtraction is not commutative

-4/5 × -6/5 = -6/5 × -4/5

LHS is evaluated as (-4 × -6)/25 = 24/25

RHS is evaluated as (-6 × -4)/25 = 24/25

Thus LHS = RHS

It is true.

(-4/5)+(-6/5)= -10/5 = -2

(-6/5)+(-4/5) = -10/5 = -2

Thus commutative property of addition of the given rational numbers holds good.

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If the two rational numbers are either positive or negative

Then addition , subtraction and multiplication of them is commutative

They can be added or multiplied in any order

Yes, the result on both the sides gives the same answer = -2/9

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 99

Rational numbers can be added (or multiplied) in any order -4/5 × -6/5 = -6/5 × -4/5. Is the given statement true or false

Summary:

Rational numbers can be added (or multiplied) in any order -4/5 × -6/5 = -6/5 × -4/5 is true

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