68 Additive Inverse :
The additive inverse of 68 is -68.
This means that when we add 68 and -68, the result is zero:
68 + (-68) = 0
Additive Inverse of a Whole Number
For whole numbers, the additive inverse is the negative of that number:
- Original number: 68
- Additive inverse: -68
To verify: 68 + (-68) = 0
Extended Mathematical Exploration of 68
Let's explore various mathematical operations and concepts related to 68 and its additive inverse -68.
Basic Operations and Properties
- Square of 68: 4624
- Cube of 68: 314432
- Square root of |68|: 8.2462112512353
- Reciprocal of 68: 0.014705882352941
- Double of 68: 136
- Half of 68: 34
- Absolute value of 68: 68
Trigonometric Functions
- Sine of 68: -0.89792768068929
- Cosine of 68: 0.44014302249604
- Tangent of 68: -2.0400815980159
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- e^68: 3.4042760499317E+29
- Natural log of 68: 4.2195077051761
Floor and Ceiling Functions
- Floor of 68: 68
- Ceiling of 68: 68
Interesting Properties and Relationships
- The sum of 68 and its additive inverse (-68) is always 0.
- The product of 68 and its additive inverse is: -4624
- The average of 68 and its additive inverse is always 0.
- The distance between 68 and its additive inverse on a number line is: 136
Applications in Algebra
Consider the equation: x + 68 = 0
The solution to this equation is x = -68, which is the additive inverse of 68.
Graphical Representation
On a coordinate plane:
- The point (68, 0) is reflected across the y-axis to (-68, 0).
- The midpoint between these two points is always (0, 0).
Series Involving 68 and Its Additive Inverse
Consider the alternating series: 68 + (-68) + 68 + (-68) + ...
The sum of this series oscillates between 0 and 68, never converging unless 68 is 0.
In Number Theory
For integer values:
- If 68 is even, its additive inverse is also even.
- If 68 is odd, its additive inverse is also odd.
- The sum of the digits of 68 and its additive inverse may or may not be the same.
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