Question 69
In the following question, state whether the given statement is true (T) or false (F).
There is a whole number which when added to a whole number, gives the number itself.

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True
Since, if zero is added to any whole number, then the sum is the number itself. Zero is the additive identity for whole numbers.
Example: (i) $11 + 0 = 11$
(ii) $15 + 0 = 15$

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Question 69 In the following question, state whether the given statement is true (T) or false (F). There is a whole number which when added to a whole number, gives the number itself.

True Since, if zero is added to any whole number, then the sum is the number itself. Zero is the additive identity for whole numbers. Example: (i) 11+0=11 (ii) 15+0=15

Question 69
In the following question, state whether the given statement is true (T) or false (F).
There is a whole number which when added to a whole number, gives the number itself.

True
Since, if zero is added to any whole number, then the sum is the number itself. Zero is the additive identity for whole numbers.
Example: (i) $11 + 0 = 11$
(ii) $15 + 0 = 15$