Which expression can be simplified by applying the additive inverse property

We have to identify the expression in which Additive inverse identity is applied.

Additive inverse property states that "The additive inverse of a number 'x' is a number that when it is added to 'x', yields zero".

Consider the first expression,

A.

There are no such numbers, which will yield zero on addition. Hence, additive inverse property is not applied here.

B.

There are no such numbers, which will yield zero on addition. Hence, additive inverse property is not applied here.

C.

There are no such numbers, which will yield zero on addition. Hence, additive inverse property is not applied here.

D.

Here, when added to will yield zero. Therefore, is the additive inverse of .

So, in option D, Additive inverse property is applied.

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