alleryThe negation of a number is also called its what?
AReciprocal value
BAdditive inverse
CAbsolute value
DPlace value
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Additive inverse
1. Adding a number and its negation gives zero.
2. A number that adds to give zero is the additive inverse.
3. A reciprocal or multiplicative inverse gives 1 on multiplying, and absolute value drops the sign.
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