Question

(+2) + (-2) = 0

Which statement about this equation is true?
A) The sum is wrong. The correct answer is 4.
B) (-2) is the additive inverse of (+2)
C) 0 + (-2) = (+2)
D) (+2)(-2) = 4

Answer 1

Hi there !!

The sum of two numbers is the number obtained by adding two given numbers. However, the opposite numbers are two numbers whose sum is equal to 0.

Example : (+3) + (-3) = 0

The answer is :

(+2) + (-2) = 0 because (-2) is the additive inverse of (+2).

• It was nice to help you, Jrlorena!