What is the additive inverse of $-85$?

Given number is $-85$.

To do:

We have to find the additive inverse of $-85$.

Solution:

Additive inverse: The number in the set of real numbers that when added to a given number will give zero.

This number is also known as the opposite, sign change, and negation.

So, the additive inverse of ($-85$) is $+85$ or $85$.

Check: Number $+$ Additive Inverse$=0$

$-85 + (85) = 0$ => $85 - 85 = 0$                          

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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