Question

Identify the additive inverse for each number or expression.

$-3$

Short answer

The required answer is 3.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1- Determine the approach that can be used

The additive inverse for the provided number will be the same number with opposite sign.

– Determine the additive inverse 

Write the provided number with positive sign.

3

Step 3- Make the conclusion

Determine the addition of provided number and obtained number.

$-3+3=0$

As the addition of provided number and additive inverse result in 0 so obtained number is additive inverse.