Problem 54
Question
Find the opposite of the number. $$ 8 $$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The opposite of 8 is -8.
1Step 1: Identify the given number
The current number at hand is 8.
2Step 2: Change the sign
To find the opposite of the number, the sign of the number is changed. Since it's a positive number, change it to negative. So, the opposite of the number 8 would be -8.
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