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What are is the rule for subtracting fractions with negative signs?
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∙ 13y ago
the same as adding whole numbers. two negatives = negative. two positives = positive, and a negative and positive depends on the absolute value of the greater number.
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What is the rule for subtracting fractions?
First, change it so that the two fractions have the same denominator (by changing the fractions into equivalent fractions). Once the two fractions have the same denominator, it is simply a case of subtracting the numerators, leaving the denominator the same. Finally, reduce the fraction to its lowest terms (if possible).
What is -9 minus 6?
-15. The rule is 'subtracting a positive is the same as adding a negative'
How do you explain adding and subtracting negative numbers?
Adding a negative number is equivalent to subtracting a positive number. For example, adding -3 is the same as subtracting 3. Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding a positive number. For example, subtracting -3 is the same as adding 3. The rule to remember is that when you have a negative sign in front of a number, it actually changes its sign.
Name the rule for dividing integers with different signs?
The value of the quotient of two integers with different signs is the same as if the signs were the same. Because the numbers have different signs, the quotient is negative.
What is a general rule for subtracting integer?
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What is the rule for subtracting negative numbers?
The rule for subtracting negative numbers is 'when you are subtracting a negative number from a positive or negative, you must always add it.'Example: 3--3 = 3+3 = 6
What is the rule for subtracting integers with the same signs?
if the signs are the same you must add its opposite.
What is the rule for subtracting fractions?
First, change it so that the two fractions have the same denominator (by changing the fractions into equivalent fractions). Once the two fractions have the same denominator, it is simply a case of subtracting the numerators, leaving the denominator the same. Finally, reduce the fraction to its lowest terms (if possible).
What is the rule for dividing integers?
When dividing numbers that are different the answer will be negative.
Does the negative rule for exponents using scientific notation apply to adding subtracting dividing and multiplying?
Yes, it does.
What is -9 minus 6?
-15. The rule is 'subtracting a positive is the same as adding a negative'
What is the rule for multiplying or dividing two integers with different signs?
divide them or multiply then put a negative because to different signs make a negative to of the same signs make a positive
What is the rule for multiplying and dividing integers with unlike and like signs?
Like signs give a positive answer. Unlike signs give a negative answer.
What is -19 plus 41?
The answer is 22. The rule is "adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive." - In this case, 41-19=22
How do you get a common denominator for subtracting fractions?
you gotta find tyhe width of they nile river and substiture into the cosine rule before dividing by the velocity of the amazon rainforest
How do you explain adding and subtracting negative numbers?
Adding a negative number is equivalent to subtracting a positive number. For example, adding -3 is the same as subtracting 3. Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding a positive number. For example, subtracting -3 is the same as adding 3. The rule to remember is that when you have a negative sign in front of a number, it actually changes its sign.
What is rule of division integers?
if both have the same sign the answer is positive, if they have different signs the answer is negative.
