Question

Question 6 Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(01.02 MC)Which statement best explains the value of 17 - (-3)

The additive inverse of -3 is -3, so 17 - (-3) = 20.

The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17 -(-3) = 20.

The additive inverse of -3 is -3, so 17 - (-3) = 14.

The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17 - (-3) = 14.

Answer 1

Option B) The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so

`17 -(-3) = 20.`

Explanation:

We are given the following expression in the question:

`17 - (-3)`

Additive Inverse:

• The additive inverse of a number a is the number when added to the original numbers it gives a sum of zero.
• Let x be a number, then additive inverse of x is -x

`x + (-x) = 0`

Additive Inverse of -3 is 3

`-3 + (3) = -3+3 = 0`

Option B) correctly explains the given statement.

`17-(-3) = 17+3 = 20`

Opion B)

The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so

`17 -(-3) = 20.`