Visually, these two numbers are the same distance from zero on a number line but in opposite directions. For example, if you walk 5 steps forward ( +5positive 5 ), the additive inverse is walking 5 steps backward ( -5negative 5 ), bringing you back to your starting point ( Common Real-World Scenarios
Day 1 temp = -4°C. Day 2 temp is the additive inverse of Day 1. What is the average temperature?
A science experiment requires a chemical reaction to take place at exactly $0^\circ C$. The current temperature in the lab is $-15^\circ C$. By how many degrees must the temperature rise to reach the required state?
Maria deposited $50 into her account, then later made a withdrawal that brought her balance back to its original amount. What integer represents the withdrawal?
Sarah owes her brother $45 for a concert ticket. She does some yard work and earns $20, which she gives to him immediately. She then receives a birthday gift of $50. If she gives the entire birthday gift to her brother, does she still owe money, or is she fully paid? Write an equation to solve.
Jake owes his friend $25. He pays back $25. What is his new debt?
Visually, these two numbers are the same distance from zero on a number line but in opposite directions. For example, if you walk 5 steps forward ( +5positive 5 ), the additive inverse is walking 5 steps backward ( -5negative 5 ), bringing you back to your starting point ( Common Real-World Scenarios
Day 1 temp = -4°C. Day 2 temp is the additive inverse of Day 1. What is the average temperature?
A science experiment requires a chemical reaction to take place at exactly $0^\circ C$. The current temperature in the lab is $-15^\circ C$. By how many degrees must the temperature rise to reach the required state?
Maria deposited $50 into her account, then later made a withdrawal that brought her balance back to its original amount. What integer represents the withdrawal?
Sarah owes her brother $45 for a concert ticket. She does some yard work and earns $20, which she gives to him immediately. She then receives a birthday gift of $50. If she gives the entire birthday gift to her brother, does she still owe money, or is she fully paid? Write an equation to solve.
Jake owes his friend $25. He pays back $25. What is his new debt?
