MCQ
The additive inverse of a negative integer:
  • A
    Is always negative.
  • Is always positive.
  • C
    Is the same integer.
  • D
    Zero.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Is always positive.

Additive inverse of an integer is obtained by changing the sign of the integer.
Therefore, the additive inverse of a negative integer is always positive.
Let a nagative integer be $-5.$ Then, additive inverse of $-5 = -(-5) = 5.$

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