The sum of additive inverse of 5 and additive inverse of -2 is ____.

- 7

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- 3

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\frac{- 3}{10}

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3

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Solution

The correct option is B $- 3$
Additive inverse of $5$ is $- 5$ . $[∵ 5 + (- 5) = 0]$

Additive inverse of $- 2$ is $2$ . $[∵ 2 + (- 2) = 0]$

The sum of additive inverse of $5$ and additive inverse of $- 2$
$= - 5 + 2 = - 3$

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