Which statement best explains the value of 18 − (−5)? The additive inverse of −5 is +5, so 18 − (−5) = 23. The additive inverse of −5 is −5, so 18 − (−5) = 23. The additive inverse of −5 is −5, so 18 − (−5) = 13. The additive inverse of −5 is +5, so 18 − (−5) = 13.