60 Additive Inverse :
The additive inverse of 60 is -60.
This means that when we add 60 and -60, the result is zero:
60 + (-60) = 0
Additive Inverse of a Whole Number
For whole numbers, the additive inverse is the negative of that number:
- Original number: 60
- Additive inverse: -60
To verify: 60 + (-60) = 0
Extended Mathematical Exploration of 60
Let's explore various mathematical operations and concepts related to 60 and its additive inverse -60.
Basic Operations and Properties
- Square of 60: 3600
- Cube of 60: 216000
- Square root of |60|: 7.7459666924148
- Reciprocal of 60: 0.016666666666667
- Double of 60: 120
- Half of 60: 30
- Absolute value of 60: 60
Trigonometric Functions
- Sine of 60: -0.30481062110222
- Cosine of 60: -0.95241298041516
- Tangent of 60: 0.32004038937956
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- e^60: 1.1420073898157E+26
- Natural log of 60: 4.0943445622221
Floor and Ceiling Functions
- Floor of 60: 60
- Ceiling of 60: 60
Interesting Properties and Relationships
- The sum of 60 and its additive inverse (-60) is always 0.
- The product of 60 and its additive inverse is: -3600
- The average of 60 and its additive inverse is always 0.
- The distance between 60 and its additive inverse on a number line is: 120
Applications in Algebra
Consider the equation: x + 60 = 0
The solution to this equation is x = -60, which is the additive inverse of 60.
Graphical Representation
On a coordinate plane:
- The point (60, 0) is reflected across the y-axis to (-60, 0).
- The midpoint between these two points is always (0, 0).
Series Involving 60 and Its Additive Inverse
Consider the alternating series: 60 + (-60) + 60 + (-60) + ...
The sum of this series oscillates between 0 and 60, never converging unless 60 is 0.
In Number Theory
For integer values:
- If 60 is even, its additive inverse is also even.
- If 60 is odd, its additive inverse is also odd.
- The sum of the digits of 60 and its additive inverse may or may not be the same.
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