Question
Write the integer which is $2$ less than its additive inverse.
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Answer
Firstly, draw a number line.
Let $-1$ be an integer and its additive inverse is $+1.$
From the number line, we see that $-1$ is $2 $ less than its additive inverse.
Hence, the required integer is $-1.$
Let $-1$ be an integer and its additive inverse is $+1.$
From the number line, we see that $-1$ is $2 $ less than its additive inverse.
Hence, the required integer is $-1.$
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