Question
The additive inverse of an integer $x$ is $2x.$
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Answer
Given, integer $= x$
Additive inverse of $x = -x$
Then, the sum of integer and its additive inverse $= x + (-x) = x - x = 0$
But according to question, additive inverse is $2x.$
So, the statement is false.
Additive inverse of $x = -x$
Then, the sum of integer and its additive inverse $= x + (-x) = x - x = 0$
But according to question, additive inverse is $2x.$
So, the statement is false.
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