Why subtraction is not closed under whole number?


Solution:

Whole numbers are not closed under subtraction operation because when we consider any two numbers, then one number is subtracted from the other number. it is not necessary that the difference so obtained is a whole number.

For example:- $4-6=-2$

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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