Subtract Rational Numbers Quick Check
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Question
Consider 16–20.5. What is the solution? Represent the subtraction on a horizontal number line diagram.
(1 point)
Responses
−4.5
A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.
negative 4.5 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.
16
A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.
16 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.
−4.5
A number line ranges from negative 21 to 15 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 20.5 to 16.
negative 4.5 Image with alt text: A number line ranges from negative 21 to 15 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 20.5 to 16.
4.5
A number line ranges from negative 4 to 16 in increments of 1. A solid line with dots on both ends is drawn on the number line, ranging from negative 4.5 to 16.
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