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OpenStudy (lolacole12):

What integer is the opposite of –6?

OpenStudy (lolacole12):

A.6 B.1/6 C.-6 D -1.6

OpenStudy (lolacole12):

@Deadly_Roses

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

"Opposite" is another term for the additive inverse. Additive inverses or opposites are numbers that add to zero.

OpenStudy (lolacole12):

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

What number do you add to -6 to get 0?

OpenStudy (lolacole12):

umm 6

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Also, to get the opposite if a number, just change the sign. Examples: The opposite of 5 is -5. The opposite of -10.5 is 10.5.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Correct.

OpenStudy (lolacole12):

so its six

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Correct.

OpenStudy (lolacole12):

Can u help me with a few more

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Yes, but please start a new post for each problem.

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