Subtracting real numbers a positive from a negative, 3 - 4

The video tutorial explains how to convert subtraction problems into addition problems using additive inverses. It demonstrates subtracting a positive number from a negative number by changing the operation to addition and adding the opposite. The tutorial also covers adding two negative numbers using a number line to visualize the process, resulting in a deeper understanding of negative number operations.

Describe the concept of additive inverses in subtraction.

What is the result of subtracting 4 from -8?