Finding opposites of integers

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Introduction

The opposite of any integer a is a

Similarly, the opposite of any integer a is (a) = a

So, for example, the opposite of any integer 37 is 37.

And the opposite of 81 is (81) = 81.

In this lesson, we find opposites of given integers

Example 1

Find the opposite of the following integer:

93

Solution

Step 1:

The opposite of a negative integer is a positive integer.

Step 2:

The opposite of the integer 93 is

(93) = 93 or +93.

Example 2

Find the opposite of the following integer:

69

Solution

Step 1:

The opposite of a positive integer is a negative integer.

Step 2:

The opposite of the integer +69 is 69.

Example 3

Find the opposite of the following integer:

(20)

Solution

Step 1:

The opposite of a positive integer is a negative integer.

Step 2:

(20) = 20

So, the opposite of the integer +20 is 20.