What Is Inverse Property Of Addition?
This property is a subset of Properties Of Addition.
To learn about other properties of addition see Properties Of Addition.
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One of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero. For example ⇒ -5 is +5:
-5 + 5 = 0
Property Example
Practical Example
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Abstract Example
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8 + (-8) = (-8) + 8
8 - 8 = -8 + 8
0 = 0
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a + (-a) = (-a) + a
a - a = -a + a
0 = 0
Also: -(-a) = a
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If you want to learn about
the Math Properties of Subtraction, Multiplication, or Division see Math Properties.