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How can the additive inverse be used to evaluate the problem below?

-3-(-6)

A. Because 3+(-6) is an equivalent expression, the answer is -3.

B. Because 3+(-6) is an equivalent expression, the answer is 3.

C.Because -3+6 is an equivalent expression, the answer is -3.

D. Because -3+6 is an equivalent expression, the answer is 3.​

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Answer:

D. Because Negative 3 + 6 is an equivalent expression, the answer is 3.

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HEYAA!!!!!

OPTION D

To get the additive inverse of a positive number you put a minus in front of it and to get the additive inverse of a negative number, you remove the minus to make it a positive number.

because when u see the equation u can see it is -3-(-6)

which if u solve it the answer is -3+6= 3

so the correct option is

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