Opposites Make Zero Quick Check

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Question
Which expression correctly shows the sum of opposite numbers?(1 point)
Responses

(−25)+(−25)=0
left parenthesis negative 25 right parenthesis plus left parenthesis negative 25 right parenthesis equals 0

(−25)+25=0
left parenthesis negative 25 right parenthesis plus 25 equals 0

(−25)+25=50
left parenthesis negative 25 right parenthesis plus 25 equals 50

(−25)+(−25)=−50

1 answer

The expression that correctly shows the sum of opposite numbers is:

(−25) + 25 = 0

This is because the opposite of -25 is +25, and when you add them together, they sum to zero.