Example 3

Question

What is the opposite value of −294
?

To find the opposite value of a negative number, look to the positive side of the number line because that is the opposite direction from the negative number. The opposite value of −294
is 294.

Name at least three other examples of opposite number pairs.

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Answer 1

Here are three examples of opposite number pairs:

1. The opposite value of \( -15 \) is \( 15 \).
2. The opposite value of \( -42 \) is \( 42 \).
3. The opposite value of \( -7 \) is \( 7 \).

Opposite numbers are equal in magnitude but differ in sign. Keep up the great work!