What is the opposite of 4.537?
Understand the Problem
The question asks for the additive inverse, or opposite, of a given number. The opposite of a number is the number that, when added to the original number, results in zero.
Answer
$4$
Answer for screen readers
$4$
Steps to Solve
- Understand the additive inverse
The additive inverse of a number is the value that, when added to the original number, results in zero. If we have a number $x$, its additive inverse is $-x$ because $x + (-x) = 0$.
- Apply the definition to the given number
The given number is $-4$. To find its additive inverse, we need to find a number that, when added to $-4$, equals zero.
- Calculate the additive inverse
The additive inverse of $-4$ is $-(-4)$.
- Simplify
Since $-(-4) = 4$, the additive inverse of $-4$ is $4$.
$4$
More Information
The additive inverse is also known as the opposite. The opposite of a negative number is a positive number, and the opposite of a positive number is a negative number. The opposite of 0 is 0.
Tips
A common mistake is to think the additive inverse of a negative number is a negative number. Remember that the additive inverse of $-4$ is $4$, which is positive.
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