Additive Inverse Property
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Which of the following displays the additive inverse property?
Explanation
The additive inverse property is when two numbers added together equal zero. So,
displays that property.
When is 
Explanation
The additive inverse of 
Since zero is the only number that is neither positive nor negative the answer is 
What is the additive inverse of 30?
Explanation
The question asks us what number added with 30 will equal zero. Write the mathematical equation that represents this scenario.
Subtract 30 from both sides.
What is the additive inverse of 
Explanation
The rule for Additive Inverse Property is 
Using this rule if 
So the additive inverse is 
Which of the following statements demonstrates the inverse property of addition?
None of the examples in the other responses demonstrates the inverse property of addition.
Explanation
The inverse property of addition states that for every real number, a number exists, called the additive inverse, such that the number and its inverse have sum 0. Of the statements given, only
demonstrates this property, so it is the correct choice.