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Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 3: Integers - Fill in the Blanks
Question 43

Question. 43

The additive inverse of −1 is ______.

Answer:

1

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

  1. Meaning: The additive inverse of a number is the number you add to it to get zero.
  2. Set up the zero-sum for −1:

    3. (-1 + square = 0)

  3. Fill the blank so the sum becomes zero:

    4. (-1 + 1 = 0)

  4. Quick check:

    5. (1 + (-1) = 0)

  5. Therefore, the additive inverse of −1 is (1).
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