Question

an additive inverse is the ________ of a number; the sum or additive inverses is ______.

An integer and its additive inverse make up a zero pair.

Example:
integer: -3
additive inverse: _____

5 - (-2)=____

Answer 1

An additive inverse is the **opposite** of a number; the sum of additive inverses is **zero**.

Example:
Integer: -3
Additive inverse: **3**

For the expression \( 5 - (-2) \):
\[ 5 - (-2) = 5 + 2 = 7 \]

So, \( 5 - (-2) = 7 \).