What will be the integer which is 8 more than its additive inverse?

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Let the integer be x. Then its additive inverse is -x.
Given it is 8 more than additive inverse
=> 8 +(- x )= x
=> 8=2x
=> 2x=8
=> x=8/2
=4

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