Question

Which statements about opposites are true?

Select each correct answer.


The opposite of zero is zero.

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

The product of a number and its opposite is always 1.

The opposite of a negative number is always a positive number.

Answer 1

The "opposite" of a number is that number with its sign changed.

Answer 2

9514 1404 393

Answer:

A, B, D

Explanation:

The "opposite" of a number is that number with its sign changed.

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• The opposite of zero is zero.
• A number and its opposite are located the same distance from zero on a number line.
• The opposite of a negative number is always a positive number.