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The sum of a number and its additive inverse is equal to ?

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Answer:

Zero

Explanation:

To find the additive inverse, you merely change the sign of the number

For Example 5 {5 is the number} + (-5) {-5 is the additive inverse} = 0.

i.e. 6 + (-6) = 0

i.e (-7) + 7 = 0

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