Explanation

The additive inverse of " b" is " a "

To find :

(A) ab = 1

(B) a = b

(C) a + b = 0

(D) a - b = 0

Solution :

Step 1

Define the additive inverse of a number

We know that 0 is the additive identity

Let N be any number and M be the additive inverse of N

So by the property of additive inverse

N + M = 0 = M + N

Step 2

Choose the correct option

Here it is given that the additive inverse of " b" is " a "

So by the given condition

a + b = 0 = b + a

Hence a + b = 0

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