Question

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.

Answer 1

D

Answer 2

the -4 becomes positive because of the double negative and becomes 12+4 which=16

Answer 3

ok thanks