Why is the additive inverse of a positive number negative?

A) You need to cancel out the addition in order to get 0, therefore you must add a negative number.

B) The additive inverse of a positive number is not a negative number.

C) You need to cancel out the addition in order to get - 1, therefore you must add a negative number.

D) You need to cancel out the addition in order to get 1, therefore you must add a negative number.

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Kolby Simpson

23 June, 00:45

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Brayan Cunningham · Answer 1

You need to cancel out the addition in order to get 0, therefore, u must add a negative number.

Jazmyn Stone · Answer 2

I think the awnser is B