SOLUTION: I need help on these two summer packet equations. It says state the axiom or property that justifies each statement. Thank you very much. -(x+y)=(-x)+(-y) And a+(-a)=0

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Question 884414: I need help on these two summer packet equations. It says state the axiom or property that justifies each statement. Thank you very much.
-(x+y)=(-x)+(-y)
And
a+(-a)=0

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-(x+y)=(-x)+(-y)
distributive property
a+(-a)=0
inverse property