NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 3: Integers - Problems and Solutions
Question 65

Question. 65

Write the integer which is its own additive inverse.

Answer:

\(0\)

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

  1. The additive inverse of a number is the number you add to it to get zero.

    In symbols: ( a + (!-a) = 0 ).

  2. We are asked to find an integer ( x ) that is its own additive inverse.

    That means: ( x = -x ).

  3. Add ( x ) to both sides:

    ( x + x = 0 )

    ( 2x = 0 )

  4. Divide both sides by ( 2 ):

    ( x = 0 )

  5. Check:

    ( 0 + 0 = 0 ) ✓

  6. Conclusion: The only integer that equals its own additive inverse is ( 0 ).

NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 6 – Mathematics – Unit 3: Integers – Problems and Solutions | Detailed Answers