Additive Inverse

Additive Inverse

The additive inverse of a number n is the number written as –n, such that n + (–n) = 0.

Examples

  • The additive inverse of 8 is –8, since : 8 + (–8) = 0.
  • The additive inverse of –6.5 is 6.5, since : 6.5 + (–6.5) = 0.

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