Unit 2 Addition/Subtraction Rational Numbers

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What is the sum of 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of cinnamon?

Back

5/6 cup

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What is -3/7 + 4/5?

Back

13/35

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What is -4.68 + -1.24?

Back

-5.92

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What is -1/3 + (-1/6)?

Back

-1/2

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What is -4.5 + 7.9 - 6.3?

Back

-2.9

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Define rational numbers.

Back

Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

Front

What is the difference between positive and negative rational numbers?

Back

Positive rational numbers are greater than zero, while negative rational numbers are less than zero.

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How do you add two rational numbers with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting rational numbers?

Back

Convert to a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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What is the absolute value of a rational number?

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