The opposite of a number.

The additive inverse for a number is its negative value. The sum of an integer and its additive inverse is zero.

For the example (5), the additive inverse would be (-5).

A number and its additive inverse add up to zero.

If a number has no sign, add a "-" in front of it to get its additive inverse. The additive inverse of 5 is -5. The additive inverse of x is -x.

If a number has a minus sign, take it away to get its additive inverse. The additive inverse of -10 is 10. The additive inverse of -y is y.

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