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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 order rational numbers from least to greatest?

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To order rational numbers, compare their values. The number with the smallest value comes first.

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What is the equivalent addition expression for -5 - 3?

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-5 + -3

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What is the result of -32 - (-8)?

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-24

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If the temperature is -15°C and it decreases by 12°C, what is the new temperature?

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-27°C

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What is the difference between -15 and -22?

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7 (because -15 is less than -22, you subtract the smaller from the larger)

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How do you add two negative rational numbers?

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

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

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

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What is the result of -1.5 + -1.1?

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-2.6

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How do you find the absolute value of a rational number?

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The absolute value of a rational number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.