Unit 4 Part 2 Add and Subtract Rational Numbers Review

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you add two rational numbers with the same sign?

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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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, you subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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Calculate: -40 + 15.05

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-24.95

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Calculate: -6.23 + 7.5

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1.27

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the first step in solving an addition problem with rational numbers?

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Identify the signs of the numbers being added.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does it mean to subtract rational numbers?

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Subtracting rational numbers means adding the opposite of the number being subtracted.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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If Jim biked 2 1/4 miles on Monday and 3 5/8 miles on Tuesday, how do you find the difference?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, find a common denominator, and then subtract.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of adding a positive number to a negative 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 vice versa.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C