Operations with Rational Numbers
Students will perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with rational numbers, applying previous rules.
Key Questions
- Explain how the rules for integer operations apply to rational numbers.
- Compare the process of adding rational numbers to adding fractions.
- Design a multi-step problem involving all four operations with rational numbers.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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