Adding Rational Numbers (with negatives)

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What does it mean when a temperature is 14 degrees below zero?

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It means the temperature is -14 degrees.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What is the result of adding two negative numbers, -14 and -8?

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-14 + (-8) = -22.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you represent a submarine that is 200 ft above sea level?

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It is represented as +200 or simply 200.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What is the result of -9 + 2?

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-9 + 2 = -7.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How would you write a loss of $7?

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It is represented as -7.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and denominator are integers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the absolute value of -14?

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The absolute value of -14 is 14.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the sum of -5 and -3?

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-5 + (-3) = -8.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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How do you add a positive number to a negative number?

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Subtract the absolute value of the negative number from the positive number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -10 + 4?

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-10 + 4 = -6.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C