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Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers


Examples, solutions, videos, worksheets, and activities to help Algebra students how to add and subtract real numbers in real life applications.




Adding and subtracting real numbers application
Example:
On a cold winter day in Denver, the morning temperature was 7° Fahrenheit. By noon, it had fallen 9° and by 5pm that afternoon, it fell another 6°. What was the temperature at 5pm?
Adding and subtracting real numbers
Example:
Find 15 + 12 - (-8) + (-15.5) + 3.2



Subtracting real numbers
Example:
Evaluate 3 1/2 - x when x = 5 and x = -5.
Application of addition of real numbers
Example:
At the beginning of the week, Stewart's checking account had a balance of -$15.08. On Monday morning, he deposited a check for $426.90. On Tuesday morning, he deposited another check for $100.00. How much was in Stewart's checking account after the second deposit?


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Fraction Concoction Game:
Master fractions in the lab: mix, add, and subtract beakers to create the perfect concoction!

Fraction Concoction Game

Fact Family Game:
Complete fact families and master the link between addition & subtraction and multiplication & division.

Fact Family Game

Number Bond Garden:
Clear the board by matching number pairs that sum to ten in this garden-themed mental math puzzle.

Number Bond Garden

Online Addition Subtraction Game:
Practice your addition and subtraction skills to help the penguin find its mummy.

Online Addition Subtraction Game

Penguin Solitaire
Penguin Solitaire is a fun game that aims to move all cards to the foundations to build four full sequences. There are two versions here: Penguin (Tuxedo) and Penguin (Original).

Penguin Solitaire


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