Math Problem Statement

What is the additive inverse of -2/3 and 3 1/4?

Solution

Let's analyze the two questions in the image you provided:

Question 1:

What is the additive inverse of 23-\frac{2}{3}?

  • The additive inverse of a number is the number that, when added to the original number, results in 0.
  • For 23-\frac{2}{3}, its additive inverse is 23\frac{2}{3}.

So, the correct answer is 23\frac{2}{3}, which is the second option in the list.

Question 2:

What is the additive inverse of 3143 \frac{1}{4}?

  • First, convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction: 314=1343 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{13}{4}
  • The additive inverse of 134\frac{13}{4} is 134-\frac{13}{4}.

So, the correct answer is 314-3 \frac{1}{4}, which is the second option in the list.

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Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What is the additive inverse of 75\frac{7}{5}?
  2. How do you find the additive inverse of a mixed number like 4234 \frac{2}{3}?
  3. What is the additive inverse of a negative mixed number, such as 213-2 \frac{1}{3}?
  4. Can a whole number have an additive inverse? What would it be for the number 8?
  5. What is the additive inverse of 56+32-\frac{5}{6} + \frac{3}{2}?

Tip:

To find the additive inverse of a mixed number, always convert it to an improper fraction first for simpler calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Additive Inverse
Fractions
Mixed Numbers

Formulas

The additive inverse of a number is the number that, when added to the original number, results in 0

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8