Careless Carleigh: Rational Number Operations (ADV)

Instructions

For each problem, fictional student Carleigh made a mistake.  Explain what her mistake is, correct the problem, and give the real answer.  Be sure to make your corrections with a RED pen!

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-15 - 14 = ___

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-7 - (-15) = ___

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-8 + (-12) = ___

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11 + (-2) - (-6) = ___

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2/3 + 9/4 = ___

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3/8 ÷ 1/4 = ___

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√91 = ___

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√300 = ___

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|-11| + |-20| = ___

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Solve 3x2 - 9 when x = 4.

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Solve 100 + 4d3 + 12 when d = -1.

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Show the math sentence -4 + 7 - 6 on a number line.

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-8 - (-4) = ___

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3/7 - 4/8 = ___

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2/5 - 3/8 = ___

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-15 - 14 = ___

-7 - (-15) = ___

-8 + (-12) = ___

11 + (-2) - (-6) = ___

2/3 + 9/4 = ___

3/8 ÷ 1/4 = ___

√91 = ___

√300 = ___

|-11| + |-20| = ___

Solve 3x2 - 9 when x = 4.

Solve 100 + 4d3 + 12 when d = -1.

Show the math sentence -4 + 7 - 6 on a number line.

-8 - (-4) = ___

3/7 - 4/8 = ___

2/5 - 3/8 = ___

√202 = ___