Question

(01.02 MC)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

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Answer 2

When you subtract a negative, you're really adding

so 17 - (-3) is really 17 + 3 = 20

|-3| = 3 in a sense is what its asking. so the additive inverse is...?

Answer 3

so first, what number do you get for
17 - (-3) ?