The additive inverse of a number x is the number that, when added to x, equals zero.
To find the additive inverse of a number, we can multiply it by -1.
So, the additive inverse of 8.76 is -8.76, and the additive inverse of 26.54 is -26.54.
To find 8.76 - 26.54, we can rewrite the equation as 8.76 + (-26.54).
This means we can add the additive inverse of 26.54 to 8.76.
Therefore, 8.76 - 26.54 = 8.76 + (-26.54) = -17.78.