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What is the inverse for numbers under addition?
A number and its additive inverse add up to zero. If a number has no sign, add a "-" in front of it to get its additive inverse. The additive inverse of 5 is -5. The additive inverse of x is -x. If a number has a minus sign, take it away to get its additive inverse. The additive inverse of -10 is 10. The additive inverse of -y is y.
What is important about an additive inverse?
They can be used to move additive terms from one side of an equation to the other.
What is the additive inverse of the additive inverse of 45?
-45
Why is the number 0 so important?
Used as additive inverse
What is the additive inverse of 41?
The additive inverse of 41 is -41. An additive inverse is the number that will make the sum equal zero.
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