Adding & Subtracting Signed Decimals

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What is the result of −42.65 − (−16.3)?

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-26.35

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 26.9 − (−3.1)?

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30

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of −325 + (−775)?

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-1100

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -4.4 + 36?

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31.6

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 9.387 - 12.5?

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-3.113

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Define signed decimals.

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Signed decimals are numbers that have a positive or negative sign, indicating their value relative to zero.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the rule for subtracting a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you add two negative decimals?

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When adding two negative decimals, you add their absolute values and keep the negative sign.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the first step in adding signed decimals?

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Identify the signs of the decimals and determine if you will add or subtract their absolute values.

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What happens when you add a positive decimal to a negative decimal?

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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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