The numerical expression (38−57) equal to −1956 states that:
A
rational numbers are not closed under subtraction
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B
subtraction of rational numbers is not commutative.
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C
rational numbers are closed under subtraction
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D
subtraction of rational numbers is commutative
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Solution
The correct option is C rational numbers are closed under subtraction 38−57=−1956 shows that on subtracting two rational numbers we get another rational number. So this expression shows that rational numbers are closed under subtraction.