step 1 The opposite of zero would just be zero.

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Find the opposite. $$0$$

Name: Problem 45, Chapter 2: Prealgebra
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Prealgebra

Julie Miller, Molly… 1st Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 45

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If the number is positive, its opposite is negative. If the number is negative, its opposite is positive. Show more…

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Additive Inverse

The additive inverse of a number is a value which, when added to the original number, results in zero. This concept is fundamental in arithmetic because it establishes that every number has a unique opposite, ensuring that subtraction can be represented as the addition of an inverse.

Properties of Zero

Zero is a unique number in arithmetic because it acts as the neutral element for addition, meaning that adding zero to any number leaves the number unchanged. Additionally, zero is its own additive inverse, which makes it a special case in the context of opposites in mathematics.

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