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Chapter 1: Q89. (page 27)

Identify the additive inverse for each number or expression.

5-6y

Short Answer

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The required answer is 6y-5.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1- Determine the approach that can be used

The additive inverse for the provided expression will be the same expression with opposite sign.

02

– Determine the additive inverse 

Write the provided expression with negative sign.

-15-6y=6y-5

03

Step 3- Make the conclusion

Determine the addition of provided expression and obtained expression.

5-6y+6y-5=0

As the addition of provided expression and additive inverse result in 0 so obtained expression is additive inverse.

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