Inverse Property of Addition

Read this section on the properties of identity, inverses, and zero. Complete the practice questions and check your answers.

Examples and Exercises

EXAMPLE 7.34

Find the additive inverse of each expression: (a) 13       (b)  -\frac {5}{8}       (c)  0.6


TRY IT 7.67

Find the additive inverse:

(a) 18

(b)  \frac {7}{9}

(c)  1.2


TRY IT 7.68

Find the additive inverse:

(a) 47

(b) \frac {7}{13}

(c) 8.4