SOLUTION: Suppose that the operation * is defined by a*b=ab-b for every pair if integers a and b. What us the results of (4*1)*3?

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Question 552471: Suppose that the operation * is defined by a*b=ab-b for every pair if integers a and b. What us the results of (4*1)*3?
Answer by fcabanski(1391)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4*1 = 4*1-1 = 3


3*3 = 3*3-3 = 6

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