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Two values, x and y, are the same distance from zero on the number line. the value of x is negative and the value of y is positive. what is x + y

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X + Y=0 I’m pretty sure that’s it if it’s not sorry
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Answer:

x + y = 0

Explanation:

x and y are both the same distance from 0 on the number line. That means they are additive inverses (or opposites). Knowing this law, additive inverses always equal 0.

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