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5 January, 21:52

Which of the following mathematical symbols represents "the opposite of"?

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  1. 6 January, 01:10
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    the minus sign

    Step-by-step explanation:

    In mathematics, the symbol for the additive opposite is the minus sign

    The symbol for the multiplicative opposite is the inverse operation 1/x (I think)

    So, yes, specific opposites have symbols, BUT ...

    Just saying "the opposite of" is too blurry to find one word that represents that.
  2. 6 January, 01:20
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    Answer: negative sign

    Step-by-step explanation:

    -8x-8=64

    Opposite of a negative is a positive

    That's why a negative times a negative is s positive
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