Question Find the additive inverse of -6.

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The number given is -6. The opposite of a number is its additive inverse, which means it is the number that, when added to the original number, results in zero.

STEP 2

To find the opposite (or additive inverse) of a number, we simply change its sign. If the number is positive, its opposite is negative, and if the number is negative, its opposite is positive.
$Opposite\, of\, a\, number = - (Number)$

STEP 3

Now, plug in the given value for the number to calculate its opposite.
$Opposite\, of\, -6 = - (-6)$

STEP 4

Calculate the opposite of -6.
$Opposite\, of\, -6 = - (-6) =6$ The opposite of -6 is6.

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