Answer
Opposite of 5 = -(5) = -5
↓Steps Explained:↓

What is the opposite number of 5?
The opposite of a number n = -n
Find the opposite of 5
Multiply 5 by -1
-1 * 5
Since 5 is positive:
the opposite must be negative
Plot this point on a number line

Multiply 5 by -1 to find the opposite:
Opposite of 5 = -(5) =
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