Which statement best explains the value of 12 − (−4)? The additive inverse of −4 is −4, so 12 − (−4) = 16. The additive inverse of −4 is −4, so 12 − (−4) = 8. The additive inverse of −4 is +4, so 12 − (−4) = 8. The additive inverse of −4 is +4, so 12 − (−4) = 16.