Question

Is associative property true for subtraction of integers. Take any three examples and check. 

Answer 1

Consider the numbers 1, 2 and 3. 

Now (1 – 2) – 3 = -1 – 3 = -4 

Also 1 – (2 – 3) = 1 – (-1) = 1 + 1 = 2 

∴ (1 – 2) – ≠ 1 – (2 – 3) 

∴ Associative property is not true for subtraction of integers.