Is XOR commutative?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the XOR operation is commutative, meaning it inquires if x XOR y is equal to y XOR x for any values of x and y.
Answer
Yes, XOR is commutative.
Yes, XOR is commutative.
Answer for screen readers
Yes, XOR is commutative.
More Information
XOR, or exclusive OR, follows the commutative property, meaning that the order of operands does not affect the result of the operation. For example, A XOR B
equals B XOR A
.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - web.stanford.edu
- Exclusive OR Operation: XOR Gate, Table, Explain | Vaia - vaia.com
- Useful Properties of XOR in Coding : bitwise manipulation and bitmasking - medium.com