Question

Which number is the additive inverse of -5?

Answer 1

Final Answer:
`5`

Steps/Reasons/Explanation:

Write down
`-5 + x = 0` because this is our equation with
`-5` plugged in to get an additive inverse. We will have to add
`5` to both sides. This means our additive inverse is positive
`5`.

Question: Which number is the additive inverse of
`-5`?

`-5 + x = 0`

Step 1: Regroup terms.

`x - 5 = 0`

Step 2: Add
`5` to both sides.

`x = 5`

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Answer 2

5

Explanation:

Because -5 is a negative number and the opposite of negative is positive and 5 is positive.