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Which of the following options represents a pair of integers whose sum and difference are both zero? a) one b) zero c) two d) Cannot be determined

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  1. Analyze Option (b) - zero.

    We are looking for a pair of integers (a,b)(a,b) such that their sum a+ba+b is zero AND their difference a−ba-b is zero.
    We set up a system of equations:

    1. a+b=0a+b=0
    2. a−b=0a-b=0
  2. Solve the system of equations.

    Add equation (1) and equation (2):
    (a+b)+(a−b)=0+0(a+b) + (a-b) = 0+0
    2a=02a = 0
    a=0a = 0

    Substitute a=0a=0 into equation (1):
    0+b=00+b=0
    b=0b=0

  3. Verify the solution.

    The pair of integers is (0,0)(0,0).
    For this pair:
    Sum: a+b=0+0=0a+b = 0+0 = 0
    Difference: a−b=0−0=0a-b = 0-0 = 0

    Both the sum and the difference are 0. Since 0 is an integer, this pair (0,0)(0,0) satisfies the condition that both their sum and difference result in zero.

    Therefore, there is a pair of integers whose sum and difference both result in zero.

    The final answer is b) zero.\boxed{\text{b) zero.}}

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