Use the additive inverse to find −2445−6710.

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The additive inverse of a number is the number that when added to the original number, the sum is zero.

To find the additive inverse of a number, we change its sign.

The additive inverse of -2445 is 2445.
The additive inverse of -6710 is 6710.

Therefore, the sum of -2445 and -6710 is -2445 + (-6710) = -2445 - 6710 = -9155.
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