The following examples illustrate the inverse property of addition. Study the examples, then choose the statement that best describes the property. \[ \begin{array}{l} 5+(-5)=0 \\ -1.33+1.33=0 \end{array} \] Inverse property of addition: For real numbers, \[ a+\square=0 \]
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