Question

If the sum of -87 and a is -23,
find the additive inverse of a.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

-87+a = -23

a = 87-23 = 64

additive inverse of a = -64

Answer 2

The additive inverse of a is -64.

Given:

The sum of -87 and a is -23

To Find:

The additive inverse of a.​

Solution:

Additive inverse simply means changing the sign of the number and adding it to the original number to get an answer equal to 0.

According to the question,

(-87) + a = -23

a = -23 + 87

a = 64

Therefore, the additive inverse of a is -64

a + a' = 0

64 - 64 = 0

The additive inverse of a is -64.

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