Subtract Rational Numbers Quick Check
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Question
Use the additive inverse to find −2445−6710.(1 point)
Responses
−18110
negative 18 Start Fraction 1 over 10 End Fraction
3112
31 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction
−3112
negative 31 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction
−31110
The correct response is −31110
To find the difference of -2445 and -6710 using the additive inverse, we need to change the sign of the second number and then add them together.
Step 1: Change the sign of -6710 to positive:
-(-6710) = 6710
Step 2: Add the two numbers together:
-2445 + 6710 = 4265
Therefore, the difference between -2445 and -6710 is 4265.