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7.NS.A.1.c

Understand subtraction of rational numbers as adding the additive inverse, p − q = p + (−q). Show that the distance between two rational numbers on the number line is the absolute value of their difference, and apply this principle in real-world contexts.

Cluster 7.NS.AApply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.

Part of 7.NS.A.1 — Adding & subtracting rationals

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