Question

Which integer is 4 more than its additive inverse??

Answer 1

We subtract smaller number from larger number. Here, x is larger number and -x is smaller number. Hence the integer is 2 which is 4 more than its additive inverse -2.

Answer 2

The value of the integer which is 4 more than its additive inverse is 2.

Given,

An integer is 4 more than its additive inverse

To Find,

The value of that integer

Solution,

Additive inverse is that quantity, on the addition of which the result comes out to be zero. In simple words, it is the expression that has the opposite sign to the given expression.

Let the integer be 'x'

Therefore, its additive inverse is '-x'

According to the question,

x = -x + 4

2x = 4

x = $\frac{4}{2}$

x = 2

Thus, the required integer is 2.

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