Which statement best explains the value of 17 - (-3)?
A) the additive inverse of -3 is -3, so 17-(-3) = 20
B) the additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17-(-3) = 20
C) the additive inverse of -3 is -3 so 17 - (-3) = 14
D) the additive inverse of -3 is +3, so 17-(-3) = 14