Question

which statement best explains the value of 18 - (-5)?

Answer 1

Answer:

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.