Question

Gary lost 17 pounds while on a diet, but gained 8 pounds back. Which number is the additive inverse of the change in Gary's weight?

Answer 1

Answer:Step-by-step explanation:

the answer is 9 because inverse means oppisite and since its a additive inverse is will change to a positive and -17 - 8 = -9 since its a additive inverse it will change to a positive which will = 9

Answer 2

If Gary lost 17 pounds and gained 8 pound back, then we have
-17 pounds + 8 pounds = -9 pounds.
Therefore the additive inverse of the change in Gary's weight is 9 pounds.
That is, Gary lost 9 pounds of weight.