Additive Inverses

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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 -7?

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7

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If x + 4 = 0, what is x?

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-4

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If -2 + x = 0, what is x?

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2

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What does the property of Additive Inverse state?

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That if you add a number and its opposite, the answer will always equal zero.

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Solve for x: 10 + (-x) = 0

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x = 10

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Solve for x: -5 + x = 0

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x = 5

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What is the result of 8 + (-8)?

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0

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What is the result of -12 + 12?

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0