Operations with Rational Numbers

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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 add two rational numbers with different signs?

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When adding two rational numbers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and keep the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of adding two negative rational numbers?

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The result of adding two negative rational numbers is always a negative rational number.

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How do you subtract rational numbers?

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To subtract rational numbers, add the opposite of the number being subtracted to the first number.

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What is the product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number is a negative rational number.

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What is the quotient of two rational numbers?

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The quotient of two rational numbers is found by multiplying the first number by the reciprocal of the second number.

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What is the difference of -96.43 - (-98.67)?

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The difference is 2.24.

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What is the simplified value of 12.4 x (-6.3)?

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The simplified value is -78.12.

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How do you find the average of a set of rational numbers?

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To find the average, sum all the numbers and divide by the total count of numbers.

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What is the result of combining a number with its opposite?

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The result is zero.