Question

Which of the following illustrates the inverse property of addition?

17 + 4 + 21 = 21 + 21

17 + 4 = 4 + 17

17 + 0 = 17

17 + –17 = 0

Answer 1

17 + -17 = 0

Explanation:

any number added to its opposite will equal zero

Answer 2

The Inverse Property of Addition says that any number added to its opposite will equal zero, therefore 17 + -17 = 0 would be the correct answer.