Definition of
Inverse Property Of Addition
The sum of a number and its negative (the "additive inverse") is always zero.
a + (−a) = 0
Example:
5 + (−5) = 0
Also −5 + (+5) = 0
a + (−a) = 0
Example:
5 + (−5) = 0
Also −5 + (+5) = 0
See: Additive Inverse
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