Question

Find the additive inverse of :
a) −17
/7

b) 5
/8​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 17/5

b) -5/8

as example additive inverse of -5 is 5

because -5+5=0

Answer 2

Given:

a) $- \frac{17}{7}$

b) $\frac{5}{8}$

To Find:

Find the additive inverse of given numbers.

Solution:

Additive number of any number is that number which when added to the given number gives zero as a result.

So, the additive inverse of  $- \frac{17}{7}$ and  $\frac{5}{8}$ are $\frac{17}{7}$ and $- \frac{5}{8}$.