Question

Which statements about the opposite of −12 are true? Select each correct answer. −12 and its opposite are on located on the same side of zero on a number line. The opposite of the opposite of −12 is −12. −12 and its opposite are located the same distance from zero on a number line. The opposite of −12 is −112.

Answer 1

The opposite of the opposite of -12 is -12.

-12 and its opposite are located the same distance from zero on the number line.

Explanation:

The opposite of -12 is 12.

Answer 2

−12 and its opposite are located the same distance from zero on a number line.

Explanation:

-12 is 12 to the left of 0 on a number line. 12 is 12 to the right of 0 on a number line.