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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Stephany

5 June, 16:44

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Greta · Answer 1

The additive inverse of - 5 is + 5, so 18 - (-5) = 23.

Madisyn Moon · Answer 2

The first option, b/c the A. I of - 5 would be + 5, therefore 18--5, which is 18+5, would be 23.

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.