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The Number System: Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
Adding Rational Numbers Using Number Lines
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Subject: Math
Chapter: Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
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Imagine you are helping your grandma raise money for a community event by tracking snack sales on a number line.
Zero means no money.
At the start, the total was −3 dollars because money was spent on supplies, so you mark -3 as the starting point.
This amount is a rational number and can be shown on a number line. When adding...
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