2006-09-13 11:46:17 · 5 answers · asked by Milissa s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
false
It is simply never true.
opposite numbers: 5, -5
Inverse of every neg number is neg number.
inverse numbers: -5, -1/5 (both negative)
Hint: think of number 0.
2006-09-13 11:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
False.
2006-09-13 18:53:38
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answered by LZ1980 3
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Two properties of mathematics proves this
According to the property of opposites, any number added to it's opposite will equal 0. Since a negative number added to a negative number remains negative, any negative's number must have a positive opposite.
Also, remember, multiply any number by a negative 1 equals it's opposite. Since a negative times a negative is a positive number, all negative numbers have a positive opposite.
Example:
-1+1=0
False. The opposite of a negative # is a positive #. For example. the opposite of -2 is 2.
2006-09-13 19:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FALSE
the oppposite of every negative number is a positive number
AND the oppposite for every positive number is a negative number
2006-09-13 18:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by Steve P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question does not make sense...
2006-09-13 18:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by snape4good 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋