The additive inverse of 5/8 is:
A−5/8
B8/5
C0
D−8/5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. −5/8
For any rational number a, its additive inverse is −a because a + (−a) = 0. So the additive inverse of 5/8 is −5/8.
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