What is the absolute value of subtracting these rational numbers on a vertical number line diagram? −22 − 1 1/2

Answer 1

To find the absolute value of subtracting these rational numbers, we first need to evaluate the subtraction and then take the absolute value.

So, -22 - 1 1/2 can be written as -22 - 3/2.

To subtract these numbers, we need a common denominator. The common denominator of 2 and 2 is 2.

-22 can be written as -22/1.

Now, -22/1 - 3/2 can be rewritten as -44/2 - 3/2.

Subtracting the numerators, we get -47/2.

To find the absolute value, we ignore the negative sign and keep the value positive.

Therefore, the absolute value of -22 - 1 1/2 is 47/2.