Question

Which statement best explains the value of 16 − (−3)? (1 point)

The additive inverse of −3 is −3, so 16 − (−3) = 19.

The additive inverse of −3 is −3, so 16 − (−3) = 13.

The additive inverse of −3 is +3, so 16 − (−3) = 19.

The additive inverse of −3 is +3, so 16 − (−3) = 13.

Answer 1

The Additive Inverse of -3 is +3 , So 16 - (-3) = 19

3rd Statement Explains the Best

Answer 2

The 3 Answer is the best because of this acronym: KCC=Keep It Change It Change It You Keep The first number, change the the subtraction sign to a addition sign and change the sign of the third number