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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you find the distance between two numbers on a number line?

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To find the distance between two numbers on a number line, subtract the smaller number from the larger number and take the absolute value of the result.

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What is the result of adding two negative rational numbers?

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When adding two negative rational numbers, the result is a more negative number.

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What is the result of adding a positive rational number to a negative rational number?

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The result depends on the absolute values of the numbers; if the positive number's absolute value is greater, the result is positive, and if the negative number's absolute value is greater, the result is negative.

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What is the rule for adding decimals with the same sign?

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When adding decimals with the same sign, you add their absolute values and keep the common sign.

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What is the rule for subtracting rational numbers?

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To subtract a rational number, add its opposite. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).

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How do you add two decimals?

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To add two decimals, align the decimal points and add each column, carrying over if necessary.

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What is the result of -23.4 - 3.4?

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The result is -26.8.

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How do you calculate a bank account balance after a deposit?

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To calculate the new balance after a deposit, add the deposit amount to the current balance.

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If Braeden has a balance of -$12.32 and deposits $30, what is his new balance?

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His new balance is $17.68.