Adding And Subtracting Rational Numbers Word Problems

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When adding rational numbers with the same sign, you must:

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Add together and keep the sign.

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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 the denominator are integers.

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How do you subtract a rational number?

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To subtract a rational number, you can add its opposite.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number with the same absolute value but a different sign.

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When adding rational numbers with different signs, you must:

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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 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.

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If you have -3 and +5, what is the sum?

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The sum is +2.

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If you have +4 and -7, what is the result?

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The result is -3.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving rational numbers?

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Identify the numbers involved and their signs.

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How do you represent a word problem mathematically?

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Translate the words into an equation using symbols for the numbers and operations.