The additive inverse of $-6$ is ___.


Given number is $-6$.

To do:
We have to find the additive inverse of $-6$.

Solution : 

Additive inverse :

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

Let the additive inverse of $-6$ be $x$.

Therefore,
$-6+x=0$
$x=0+6$
$x=6$

The additive inverse of $-6$ is 6.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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