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

Question

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