Two integers are opposites if they are each the same distance away from zero, but on opposite sides of the number line.

What are opposites in math called?

The opposite of a number is its additive inverse. The sum of a number and its opposite is zero. (This is sometimes called the property of opposites ). a+(−a)=0.

What is the opposite of opposite in math?

▫ The opposite of an opposite of a number is the original number. The opposite of the opposite of negative 6 is negative 6 because the opposite of 6 is 6. ... ▫ A number and its opposite are located the same distance from 0 , but on opposite sides of 0.