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The numerical expression (38−57) equal to −1956 states that:

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rational numbers are not closed under subtraction
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subtraction of rational numbers is not commutative.
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rational numbers are closed under subtraction
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subtraction of rational numbers is commutative
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Solution

The correct option is C rational numbers are closed under subtraction
3857=1956 shows that on subtracting two rational numbers we get another rational number. So this expression shows that rational numbers are closed under subtraction.

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