Adding and Subtracting rational Numbers

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34.5 + (-7)

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27.5

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When adding decimals with different signs you...

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subtract and take the sign of the larger number

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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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Subtract 12.75 - 1.5

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11.25

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Following the integer rules, would you add or subtract the fractions?

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add, the answer would be negative

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What is a rational number?

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A number that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

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How do you add two negative numbers?

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Add their absolute values and keep the negative sign.

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What is the result of -5 + 3?

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-2

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What is the result of 6 + (-4)?

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2

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How do you subtract a negative number?

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Add its absolute value.