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Mathematical Properties in Inventory Reconciliation

A corporate accountant is simplifying a balance sheet entry represented by the algebraic expression 84n+(73n)+84n-84n + (-73n) + 84n. State the specific mathematical property used to simplify 84n+84n-84n + 84n to zero. Provide a formal definition of this property and identify the specific pair of terms in the expression that are considered additive inverses.

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