Question

Question 67

Write the integer which is 4 more than its additive inverse.

Answer 1

The additive inverse of a number x is the number that when added to x yields zero.

It is given that there is a number which is 4 more than its additive inverse. So, the difference between the number and its additive inverse is 4.

The additive inverse of 1 is -1.

Difference between 1 and (-1) = 1 - (-1) = 1 + 1 = 2

So, 1 is not the required number.

The additive inverse of 2 is -2.

The difference between 2 and -2 = 2 - (-2) = 2 + 2 = 4

Hence, 2 is the required number.