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What is the additive inverse of a number?

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The additive inverse of a number is the value that, when added to the original number, results in zero. For example, the additive inverse of 5 is -5.

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How do you change a subtraction problem to an addition problem using the additive inverse?

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To change a subtraction problem to an addition problem, you can add the additive inverse of the number being subtracted. For example, -16 - 13 can be changed to -16 + (-13).

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What is the solution to the equation -(-x + 2) - 4x?

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The solution is -3x - 2.

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If twelve PTA members need to raise $527.86 and have already raised $349.11, how much must each member raise?

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Each member must raise $14.90.

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What property allows you to regroup numbers in an addition problem?

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The Associative Property allows you to regroup numbers in an addition problem.

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What is the Commutative Property of Addition?

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The Commutative Property of Addition states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum. For example, a + b = b + a.

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to distribute a multiplier across terms in parentheses.

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What is the Inverse Property of Addition?

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The Inverse Property of Addition states that for any number a, there exists a number -a such that a + (-a) = 0.

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What is the solution to the equation -6 - (-5)?

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The solution is -6 + 5.

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What is the difference between the Associative and Commutative Properties?

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The Associative Property deals with grouping of numbers, while the Commutative Property deals with the order of numbers.