Question

Write the additive inverse of each of the following. (i) 2/8 (ii) -5/9 (iii) -6/-5 (iv) 2/-9 (v) 19/-6

Answer 1

SOLUTION

(i) 2/8 Additive inverse = -2/8 (ii) -5/9 Additive inverse = 5/9 (iii) -6/-5 = 6/5 Additive inverse = -6/5 (iv) 2/-9 = -2/9 Additive inverse = 2/9 (v) 19/-6 = -19/6 Additive inverse = 19/6

Answer 2

1. -2/8
2. 5/9
3. -6/5
4. 2/9
5. 19/6