Find the additive inverse or opposite. See Example 9.
EXAMPLE 9
Find the opposite or additive inverse of each number.
a. 5
b. – 6
c.
d. − 4.5
Solution
a. The opposite of 5 is − 5. Notice that 5 and -5 are on opposite sides of 0 when
plotted on a number line and are equal distances away.
b. The opposite of − 6 is 6.
c. The opposite ofis
.
d. The opposite of − 4.5 is 4.5.
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