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The additive inverse of 1/2 is -2. Is the given statement true or false

Solution:

Additive inverse means when the given number is added to it, gives the result as 0.

Let the number be x

x + 1/2 = 0

x = -1/2

Which is not equal 2.

Hence, the given statement is false.

✦ Try This:The additive inverse of 3/5 is -3/5.

Additive inverse means when the given number is added to it, gives the result as 0.

Let the number be x

x + 3/5 = 0

x = -3/5

Therefore, the given statement is true.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 57

The additive inverse of 1/2 is -2. Is the given statement true or false

Summary:

The additive inverse of 1/2 is -2. This statement is false

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