Which statement best explains the value of 17 − (−3)?

AThe 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.

DThe additive inverse of −3 is +3, so 17 − (−3) = 14.