Subtract 17 - (-18).

Question

A. -35
B. 35
C. -1
D. 1

Answer 1

To solve the subtraction problem \(17 - (-18)\), you need to remember that subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. So,

\[17 - (-18)\] becomes \[17 + 18\].

Now, let's calculate:

\[17 + 18 = 35\]

So, the correct answer is:

B. 35