Explain the additive and multiplicative inverse properties of numbers accurately.
 Use accurate and appropriate terminology to describe the mathematical ideas presented.
 Include at least 5 mathematical examples of the additive inverse, performing any calculations to explain why it is an example of the additive inverse accurately and correctly.
 Include at least 5 mathematical examples of the multiplicative inverse, performing any calculations to explain why it is an example of the multiplicative inverse accurately and correctly.
 Use mathematical dialogue, images, sounds, and other it

Question

Explain the additive and multiplicative inverse properties of numbers accurately.
 Use accurate and appropriate terminology to describe the mathematical ideas presented.
 Include at least 5 mathematical examples of the additive inverse, performing any calculations to explain why it is an example of the additive inverse accurately and correctly.
 Include at least 5 mathematical examples of the multiplicative inverse, performing any calculations to explain why it is an example of the multiplicative inverse accurately and correctly.
 Use mathematical dialogue, images, sounds, and other it

zzr0ck3r · Answer

Given a number $a$ the additive inverse is just $-a$. It is the thing we add to $a$ in order to get back the additive identity $0$.

Similarly for multiplication, except the multiplicative identity is $1$.