Q:

Which statements include two quantities in the real world that are additive inverses?Select each correct answer.A. A person empties 10 ounces of water out of a glass and then pours 8 ounces of water back in to the glass.B. A person loses 16 points playing a game and then earns 17 points.C. The outside temperature increases 12 degrees from the morning to the afternoon, and then decreases 12 degrees from the afternoon in to the evening.D. A diver descends 9 feet and then ascends 9 feet.

Accepted Solution

A:
an additive inverse is when 2 numbers added together equals 0

so C and D are additive inverses.

Because :Β 
C. 12 - 12 = 0
D. -9 + 9 = 0