Question

The temperature outside is -5 degrees. Name the temperature that would make the sum of the two temperatures 0 degrees.

can someone help me what's the answer and explain how you got the answer as well

Answer 1

Answer:5

Explanation:

-5 + +5 = 0 because of the additive inverse

Answer 2

Think about the additive inverse property. any number plus it's inverse =0. the inverse of -5 = 5. adding -5+5 = 0.

5 is your answer.