$-6$ is the additive inverse of 6. True or False?

Given:

The given number is 6.

To Find  :

$-6$ is the additive inverse of 6 or not.

Solution : 

Additive inverse :

A number, when added to the original number, gives the result as '0'.

6 + [$-6$] = 6$-$6 = 0    [$-$ $\times$ $+=-$]

So, $-6$ is the additive inverse of 6.

The answer is True.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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