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.
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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.
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anonymous · Answer

the additive inverse of $-3$ is $+3$ so i would go with C