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Question 6 Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(01.02 MC)Which statement best explains the value of 17 - (-3)

The additive inverse of -3 is -3, so 17 - (-3) = 20.

The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17 -(-3) = 20.

The additive inverse of -3 is -3, so 17 - (-3) = 14.

The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17 - (-3) = 14.

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Answer:

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

[tex]17 -(-3) = 20.[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following expression in the question:

[tex]17 - (-3)[/tex]

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

[tex]x + (-x) = 0[/tex]

Additive Inverse of -3 is 3

[tex]-3 + (3) = -3+3 = 0[/tex]

Option B) correctly explains the given statement.

[tex]17-(-3) = 17+3 = 20[/tex]

Opion B)

The additive inverse of -3 is +3, so

[tex]17 -(-3) = 20.[/tex]

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