Use the additive inverse to find −123.45−(−234.76).(1 point)

Responses

121.31
121.31

111.31
111.31

−358.21
negative 358.21

−111.31

The correct answer is −111.31

Use the additive inverse to find −2445−6710.(1 point)

Responses

3112
31 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction

−31110
negative 31 Start Fraction 1 over 10 End Fraction

−18110
negative 18 Start Fraction 1 over 10 End Fraction

−3112

Use the additive inverse to find −24 4/5−6 7/10.(1 point)

Responses

3112
31 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction

−31110
negative 31 Start Fraction 1 over 10 End Fraction

−18110
negative 18 Start Fraction 1 over 10 End Fraction

−3112

The correct answer is -31 12/50.

Use the additive inverse to find −24 4/5−6 7/10.(1 point)

Responses

31 1/2
31 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction

−31 1/10
negative 31 Start Fraction 1 over 10 End Fraction

−18 1/10
negative 18 Start Fraction 1 over 10 End Fraction

−3 1 12

The correct answer is -31 1/10.

Subtract Rational Numbers Quick Check

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Question
Consider 16–20.5. What is the solution? Represent the subtraction on a horizontal number line diagram.



(1 point)
Responses

4.5

A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.



4.5 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.

−4.5

A number line ranges from negative 21 to 15 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 20.5 to 16.



negative 4.5 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 21 to 15 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 20.5 to 16.

−4.5

A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.



negative 4.5 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.

16

A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.

The correct response is: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.

Consider 16–20.5. What is the solution? Represent the subtraction on a horizontal number line diagram.



(1 point)
Responses

4.5

A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.



4.5 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.

−4.5

A number line ranges from negative 21 to 15 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 20.5 to 16.



negative 4.5 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 21 to 15 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 20.5 to 16.

−4.5

A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.



negative 4.5 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.

16

A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.



16 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.
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The correct response is: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.