Subtract 17−(−18).(1 point
To subtract 17−(−18), we can rewrite it as adding the additive inverse of -18.
The additive inverse of -18 is 18, so we have:
17 + 18 = 35
Therefore, 17−(−18) is equal to 35.
To subtract 17 - (-18), you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Change the double negative to a positive.
To change -(-18) to a positive number, you need to change the sign of -18. Therefore, -(-18) is equal to 18.
Step 2: Subtract 18 from 17.
Now, subtract 18 from 17:
17 - 18 = -1
Therefore, the answer is -1.