additive inverse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of additive inverse
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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We call −a the additive inverse of a.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
TRY IT : : 1.250 Find the additive inverse of: ⓐ 7 ⓑ 8.4 ⓒ −46 ⓓ − 5.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
What is the difference between the additive inverse and the multiplicative inverse of a number?
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
Therefore, the additive inverse of −8 is 8.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
Find the additive inverse of ⓐ 5 ⓑ 0.6 ⓒ −8 ⓓ − 4.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
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