Question

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

A) the additive inverse of -3 is -3, so 17-(-3) = 20
B) the additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17-(-3) = 20
C) the additive inverse of -3 is -3 so 17 - (-3) = 14
D) the additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17-(-3) = 14

Answer 1

(-3) = 3

17 + 3 = 20

Answer - B

Answer 2

B) the additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17-(-3) = 20 is your answer.

Remember, two negatives = one positive, and so:

- (-3) = 3

17 + 3 = 20

Therefore, B is your answer

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