Mathematics
Find the additive inverse of :
(i) 9
(ii) -11
(iii)
(iv)
(v) 0
Rational Numbers
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Answer
(i) 9
Since, 9 + (-9) = 0
∴ Additive inverse of 9 is -9.
(ii) -11
Since, -11 + 11 = 0
∴ Additive inverse of -11 is 11.
(iii)
For a rational number , the additive inverse is .
+ = 0
∴ Additive inverse of is .
(iv)
First, express the number with a positive denominator:
.
Now, find the additive inverse:
+ = 0
∴ Additive inverse of .
(v) 0
Zero is its own additive inverse because 0 + 0 = 0.
∴ Additive inverse of 0 is 0.
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