Additive Identity

The identity element of an additive group G, usually denoted 0. In the additive group of vectors, the additive identity is the zero vector , in the additive group of polynomials it is the zero polynomial P(x)=0, in the additive group of m×n matrices it is the m×n zero matrix.

See also

Additive Group, Additive Inverse, Multiplicative Identity, Zero, Zero Matrix, Zero Polynomial, Zero Vector

This entry contributed by Margherita Barile

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