SOLUTION: a*b=[{a+b}/5]-1 for all a,b in R, 1.is R closed? 2. is the operation commutative? 3. is the operation associative?

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Question 1156540: a*b=[{a+b}/5]-1 for all a,b in R,
1.is R closed?
2. is the operation commutative?
3. is the operation associative?

Answer by ikleyn(52817)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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What is " R " in your post ?

To answer first question, it is NECESSARY to know WHAT this " R " is.

But your post does not define it . . .



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