Home > Pre-Algebra > Decimal > Additive inverse example

18. Additive inverse example ( Enter your problem )

1. Example-1





1. Find Additive inverse of `-8`

Solution:
The additive inverse of a number 'a' is a number 'b' such that `a+b=0`. It is also known as the opposite of 'a'.
The formula is additive inverse = (-1) x a


The additive inverse of `-8` is

`(-1) xx -8=8`
2. Find Additive inverse of `0.6`

Solution:
The additive inverse of a number 'a' is a number 'b' such that `a+b=0`. It is also known as the opposite of 'a'.
The formula is additive inverse = (-1) x a


The additive inverse of `0.6` is

`(-1) xx 0.6=-0.6`
3. Find Additive inverse of `5/6`

Solution:
The additive inverse of a number 'a' is a number 'b' such that `a+b=0`. It is also known as the opposite of 'a'.
The formula is additive inverse = (-1) x a


The additive inverse of `5/6` is

`(-1) xx 5/6=-5/6`




This material is intended as a summary. Use your textbook for detail explanation.
Any bug, improvement, feedback then Submit Here





Share this solution or page with your friends.
 
 
Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved. Terms, Privacy
 
 

.