Question

Which statement best explains the value of 18 − (−5)?

A. The additive inverse of −5 is +5, so 18 − (−5) = 23.
B. The additive inverse of −5 is −5, so 18 − (−5) = 23.
C. The additive inverse of −5 is −5, so 18 − (−5) = 13.
D. The additive inverse of −5 is +5, so 18 − (−5) = 13.

Answer 1

A option is correct
As the inverts of - 5 is +5 so 18+5 is 23