Additive/Multiplicative Inverse

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What is the definition of additive inverse?

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The additive inverse of a number is the value that, when added to the original number, results in zero.

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What is the additive inverse of 5?

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-5

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What is the additive inverse of 0?

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0

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What is the multiplicative inverse of a number x?

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The multiplicative inverse of a number x is 1/x, provided x is not zero.

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What is the multiplicative inverse of -3?

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-1/3

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What is the multiplicative inverse of 1/4?

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4

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If a number is multiplied by its multiplicative inverse, what is the result?

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1

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What is the relationship between additive inverses and zero?

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The sum of a number and its additive inverse is always zero.

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What is the relationship between multiplicative inverses and one?

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The product of a number and its multiplicative inverse is always one.

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What is the additive inverse of -7?

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7