Which statement is correct?(1 point)

Responses

Division is both commutative and associative.
Division is both commutative and associative.

Division is associative but not commutative.
Division is associative but not commutative.

Division is commutative but not associative.
Division is commutative but not associative.

Division is neither commutative nor associative.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

Division is neither commutative nor associative.

In mathematical terms:

  • Division is not commutative because a ÷ b is not equal to b ÷ a (e.g., 6 ÷ 2 ≠ 2 ÷ 6).
  • Division is not associative because (a ÷ b) ÷ c is not equal to a ÷ (b ÷ c) (e.g., (6 ÷ 2) ÷ 3 ≠ 6 ÷ (2 ÷ 3)).