Subtract 17−(−18) .(1 point)

Responses

−35
negative 35

35
35

−1
negative 1

1
1

1 answer

To solve the expression \( 17 - (-18) \), you can simplify it as follows:

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the positive version of that number:

\[ 17 - (-18) = 17 + 18 \]

Now, add the two numbers:

\[ 17 + 18 = 35 \]

Therefore, the answer is:

35