1. Show that integer subtraction is NOT commutative by working out the following two calculations by drawing integer chips, proving the answers are not the same. Do no alter the given expression. Be sure I can understanding | your drawing. If you create one that involve several steps, indicate where the steps change. (-5) – (-3) = -2 and (-3)– (-5)
Power Operation
Power operation is topic of algebra in Math. It is use to represent repeated multiplication. Very big number and very small number can be easily express using power operation. Power operation is useful in many fields. In space engineering, it helps in representing the distance or size of particular heavenly body. In medical field, it is used to represent very small size. In medical field it helps to mention size of bacteria or virus.
Exponents
The exponent or power or index of a variable/number is the number of times that variable/number is multiplied by itself.
How would I go about the second part of this problem. I have already solved the first part but I can't take away 5 from 3 and I cannot change the expression.


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