Answer:
Equivalent expression:
a) -9
b) 3
c) 9
d) -3
Step-by-step explanation:
The Property of Additive Inverse states that the summation of a number and it's Additive inverse = 0
An Additive inverse of a positive integer is a negative integer and vice versa.
For example:
5 -5 = 0
The additive inverse of 5 = -5
For the question above, we are asked to use the additive inverses and their properties to find the equivalent expressions.
a) 6 -(-3)
Additive inverse = - 6 + (-3)
= -6 - 3 = - 9
b) -6 -3
Additive inverse = 6 +(-3)
= 6 - 3 = 3
c) 6 - 3
Additive inverse = 6 + 3
= 9
d) -6 - (-3)
Additive inverse = -6 + 3
= -3
