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Question
The difference between an integer and its additive inverse is always even.
Options
True
False
MCQ
True or False
Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Let a be any integer and -a is its additive inverse.
∴ Difference = a – (– a) = a + a = 2a, which is an even number.
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