Inversion System
Additive Inverses
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Additive Inverses
Definition of Additive Inverses
- The Additive Inverse of a number is the opposite of the number.
- A number and its opposite add up to give zero.
They are called additive inverses of each other.
Examples of Additive Inverses
- The additive inverse of 7 is – 7.
7 + (- 7) = 0
- The additive inverse of – 2 is 2.
– 2 + 2 = 0
Solved Example on Additive Inverses
Which of the following is the additive inverse of the sum of 5 and 8?
Choices:
A. – 13
B. – 5
C. – 8
D. – 3
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: The sum of 5 and 8 is 13.
Step 2: The additive inverse of 13 is – 13.
Related Terms for Additive Inverses
- Opposite Number
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Solve the equations using inversion methed?
Using matrix inversion method, solve the following system of equations
2x-y+2z=6
x-2y+3z=6
3x-3y-z=-6
use this as reference…
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/MatrixInverse.html
solve for yourself…
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