Question

Question 6 Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B) The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so

$17 -(-3) = 20.$

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following expression in the question:

$17 - (-3)$

Additive Inverse:

• The additive inverse of a number a is the number when added to the original numbers it gives a sum of zero.
• Let x be a number, then additive inverse of x is -x

$x + (-x) = 0$

Additive Inverse of -3 is 3

$-3 + (3) = -3+3 = 0$

Option B) correctly explains the given statement.

$17-(-3) = 17+3 = 20$

Opion B)

The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so

$17 -(-3) = 20.$