The additive inverse of a number is the value that, when added to the original number, results in zero. For the number 46, its additive inverse is -46, since 46 + (-46) = 0.
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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.
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The additive inverse is the sum of two numbers that will equal zero. The additive inverse of -18 is 18.
The additive inverse of 41 is -41. An additive inverse is the number that will make the sum equal zero.
0. By the definition of "additive inverse", the sum of ANY number and its additive inverse must be 0.