What is the additive inverse of 2 and -2 respectively?

2 and -2

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-2 and 2

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2 and 2

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-2 and -2

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Solution

The correct option is B -2 and 2
Additive inverse of a number 'a' is defined as the number which when added to it yields zero.

Hence, additive inverse of 2 is -2.
Since, 2 + (-2 ) = 0

Similarly, additive inverse of -2 is 2.
Since, (-2) + 2 = 0

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