Rational Number Operation Review

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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What is the result of adding a negative number to a positive number?

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The result will be less than the positive number, depending on the absolute values of the numbers.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you subtract a negative number from a positive 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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What is the result of (3.5) - (-2.3)?

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5.8

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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If you pay $10 for an item that costs $6.75, how do you find the change?

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Subtract the cost from the amount paid: $10 - $6.75 = $3.25.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is another way to write - (-44)?

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44

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you find the total change in position when moving up and down?

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Add the upward movements and subtract the downward movements to find the net change.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1A

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An elevator went up 15 floors, down 9 floors, up 11 floors, and down 19 floors. What is the final position?

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Down 2 floors.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the result of -2 ⅙ - (-1 ¾)?

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-5/12.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.