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If 2-9 is the additive inverse of 2q , then q is equal to


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Find the required value:

Given: 2-9 is the additive inverse of 2q.

We know that an additive inverse of a number is the value, which on adding with the original number results in zero.

Thus, 2-9+2q=0

⇒29=2q⇒q=9

Hence, the value of q is 9.


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