Use the additive inverse to find 8.76−26.54.

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The additive inverse of a number is the opposite of that number when added together they equal zero. Therefore, the additive inverse of 26.54 is -26.54.

To find 8.76 - 26.54 using the additive inverse, we can change the subtraction operation to addition and change the sign of the second number:

8.76 + (-26.54)

Now we can add the numbers together:

8.76 + (-26.54) = -17.78
wrong Use the additive inverse to find 8.76−26.54.
To find the additive inverse of a number, you must change its sign.

The additive inverse of -26.54 is 26.54.

To find 8.76 - 26.54 using the additive inverse, you would change the subtraction operation to addition and change the sign of the second number:

8.76 + (-26.54)

Now we can add the numbers together:

8.76 + (-26.54) = -17.78