6. Let * be the binary operation defined on Z by r * y = x + y +3. (a) Determine whether * is commutative. (b) Determine whether * is associative. (c) Find the identity element. (d) Find the inverse of a.

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6. Let + be the binary operation defined on Z by r * y =r + y +3.
(a) Determine whether + is commutative.
(b) Determine whether * is associative.
(c) Find the identity element.
(d) Find the inverse of a.
Transcribed Image Text:6. Let + be the binary operation defined on Z by r * y =r + y +3. (a) Determine whether + is commutative. (b) Determine whether * is associative. (c) Find the identity element. (d) Find the inverse of a.
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