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OpenStudy (jerry45):

(01.02 MC)Which statement best explains the value of 18 − (−5)? The additive inverse of −5 is +5, so 18 − (−5) = 23. The additive inverse of −5 is −5, so 18 − (−5) = 23. The additive inverse of −5 is −5, so 18 − (−5) = 13. The additive inverse of −5 is +5, so 18 − (−5) = 13.

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OpenStudy (mathmale):

Your thoughts, please? Surely you know something about this type of problem.

OpenStudy (greatlife44):

what does inverse mean to you?

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Which of the four possible answer choices could be eliminated from consideration because they do not reflect the correct "additive inverse?"

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OpenStudy (mhchen):

We can't answer because then we would be given a warning by the mods and probably get suspended. We have to guide you through the answer. Think of what the converse means.

OpenStudy (jerry45):

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