Problem 4
Question
Find the opposite of the number. $$ -3 $$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
+3
1Step 1: Understand the Concept of Opposite Numbers
Opposite numbers are equal in magnitude (distance from zero) but have different signs. On a number line, they are equidistant from zero, but are on opposite sides. This means the opposite of a positive number is negative, and the vice versa.
2Step 2: Apply the Concept to Given Number
The number given is -3. According to the concept of opposite numbers, the opposite of -3 would be a number that is 3 steps from zero on the number line but on the opposite side. So, the opposite of -3 is +3.
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