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Which number is the additive inverse of -5?
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5

User KilZone
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Answer:5

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User Daniely
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Answer:

the answer is 5

Explanation:

*additive inverse of a number is the number that when added to its original number yields to zero. the number is also known as the opposite or negation

let the additive inverse be = x

-5 + x = 0

x = 0 + 5

x = 5

the additive inverse of -5 is 5

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