Which statement best explains the value of 16 − (−3)?

The additive inverse of −3 is −3, so 16 − (−3) = 19.

The additive inverse of −3 is −3, so 16 − (−3) = 13.

The additive inverse of −3 is +3, so 16 − (−3) = 19.

The additive inverse of −3 is +3, so 16 − (−3) = 13.

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Question

Which statement best explains the value of 16 − (−3)?

 The additive inverse of −3 is −3, so 16 − (−3) = 19.

 The additive inverse of −3 is −3, so 16 − (−3) = 13.

 The additive inverse of −3 is +3, so 16 − (−3) = 19.

 The additive inverse of −3 is +3, so 16 − (−3) = 13.

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

xapproachesinfinity · Answer

additive inverse of -a is -(-a)= a
apply this to your case