alleryStart learning →What is the additive inverse of -7/9?
A-9/7
B9/7
C-7/9
D7/9
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 7/9
The sum of -7/9 and 7/9 is zero, making 7/9 its additive inverse.
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