Additive Inverse Property

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Additive Inverse Property
The sum of any number and its inverse (opposite) is zero. x + (-x) = 0

The sum of any number and its inverse (opposite) is zero.

x + (-x) = 0

A few examples show how intuitive this property is:

7 + (-7) = 0

(-5) + 5 = 0

2 + (-2) = 0