Question

Which statement best explains the value of 16 - (-3)?

A) the additive inverse of -3 is -3, so 16 - (-3) = 19.
B) the additive inverse of -3 is -3, so 16 - (-3) = 13.
C) the additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 16 - (-3) = 19.
D) the additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 16 - (-3) = 13.

Answer 1

The answer is c. 16 - (-3) = 19

Answer 2

C) the additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 16 - (-3) = 19