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12 March, 19:20

Gary lost 17 pounds while on a diet, but gained 8 pounds back. Which number is the additive inverse of the change in Gary's weight?

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  1. 12 March, 19:31
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    If Gary lost 17 pounds and gained 8 pound back, then we have

    -17 pounds + 8 pounds = - 9 pounds.

    Therefore the additive inverse of the change in Gary's weight is 9 pounds.

    That is, Gary lost 9 pounds of weight.
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