What is the additive inverse of 17?

Additive inverse:

The number in the set of real numbers that when added to a given number gives zero is called the additive inverse of the given number.

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

So, the additive inverse of 17 is $-$17.

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

            17 $+$ ($-$17) $=$ 0  

17 $-$ 17 $=$ 0.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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