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Additive inverse just means that when you add them, it equals 0. So, 1 and -1; 12 and -12; -74 and 74; 0 and -0.

It can also be applied to things other than integers:

x+12 and -x-12; 2x-3 and -2x+3 (which is the same as 3-2x)

Or, if you know anything about modular arithmetic, then: 7+x≡0 (mod 9) and 2; 6-x≡4 (mod 7) and -2

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