Mastering Rational Numbers: Step-by-Step Problem Solving Guide
Practice and learn how to solve rational numbers step by step, covering conversion, common denominators, and sign rules, with examples and exercises for comprehensive understanding.
Mastering Rational Numbers: Step-by-Step Problem Solving Guide
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Warm Up Add. #2 #1 List the steps you used to solve questions #1 & #2. #3
Warm Up Add. #2 #1
Please check your class work from last week. Textbook: Pg. 54 #4-18 EVEN only 4) 1/3 6) -0.9 2 1/3 10) -3.45 4.539 14) The sum of the numerators is incorrect. Answer should be -1/2 -3/4 18) -$5.35
EXAMPLE #1 Step 1: Convert mixed number to improper fractions. Step 2: Find LCD (Lowest Common Denominator). Step 3: Change subtraction to addition AND second number to it’s opposite. (Subtracting is the same as adding it’s opposite!) Step 4: Look at the signs. SAME SIGN ADD (keep both signs) DIFFERENT SIGN SUBTRACT (keep sign of larger number) Step 5: Simplify!
You Try It! #1 #2
EXAMPLE #2 Step 1: Change the subtraction sign to addition and second number to it’s opposite. Step 2: Look at the signs SAME SIGN ADD (Keep both signs) DIFFERENT SIGN SUBTRACT (Keep sign of largernumber)
You Try It! #1 #2
Homework: Textbook Pg. 62 #1-12 ALL; 15-19 ODD; 22 (16 Questions total) Quiz: Friday, October 10: Adding Rationals (Section 2.2) & Subtracting Rationals (Section 2.3)