Use the additive inverse to find −2445−6710 .
The additive inverse of a number is the number that when added to it yields zero.
Let's find the additive inverse of -6710:
Additive inverse of -6710 = -1 * -6710 = 6710
Now, let's find -2445 + 6710:
-2445 + 6710 = 4265
Therefore, -2445 - 6710 = 4265.
To find the sum of -2445 and -6710 using additive inverse, follow these steps:
Step 1: Find the additive inverse of each of the given numbers by changing their signs.
The additive inverse of -2445 is 2445.
The additive inverse of -6710 is 6710.
Step 2: Add the additive inverses together.
2445 + 6710 = 9155.
Step 3: Assign the negative sign to the result.
Since we started with negative numbers, the final result will also be negative.
Therefore, the sum of -2445 and -6710 using additive inverse is -9155.