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Inverse of Rational Numbers

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If a + b = 0, then what will be the additive inverse/negative of b?

A

a

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-a

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b

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A a
Two numbers are said to be additive inverse of each other if their sum is zero.

So, if a + b = 0, then a and b are additive inverse of each other.

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