For any rational number x, x + (-1) = -x. Is the given statement true or false

Solution:

Given x + (-1) = -x.

By the property of subtraction, any number is subtracted by 1 unit, it is one unit lesser

Hence, it would not remain the same and not be negative.

Hence, the given statement is false.

✦ Try This: For any rational number x, x × (-1) = -x.

LHS = x × (-1) = -x = RHS

Hence, it is true.

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 73

For any rational number x, x + (-1) = -x. Is the given statement true or false

Summary:

For any rational number x, x + (-1) = -x. The given statement is false

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