Question

Which statements about the opposite of −12 are true?

Select each correct answer.


The opposite of −12 is −112.

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

−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.

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

A is incorrect. -12's opposite is definitely not -112. The opposite of negative is positive. So the opposite of -12 should be 12. And this option is also correct because it is stating the absolute value meaning. The distance from zero is going to be positive, and -12 and 12 should be the same distance from zero. Therefore B is correct.