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7.44 Adding and subtracting rational numbers Worksheet

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This Grade 7 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 7.44 Adding and subtracting rational numbers. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

7.44 Adding and subtracting rational numbers - In multiple-choice items, students select the correct sum or difference of rational numbers and the correct strategy description (common denominators or place value). (CCSS 7.NS.A.1; CA 7.NS.1; MA 7.NS.1; NY 7.NS.1; FL MA.7.NSO.2.2; TX 7.3(A); VA 7.CE.1)

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Grade 7

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Math

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Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A computer stores a signed measurement; subtracting a negative means adding its opposite. Compute: 3.0008 − 7.125. Choose the option with BOTH the correct value and the best strategy.

A22883; Strategy: use place value (line up decimals).

B10.1258; Strategy: use place value (line up decimals).

C-4.1242; Strategy: use place value (line up decimals).

D-4.1242; Strategy: use common denominators.

Solution & Explanation:Line up decimal points carefully. Remember that subtracting a negative is the same as adding. 3.0008 − (7.125) = -4.1242.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

An engineer models two signed length changes (in meters) using mixed numbers. Compute: (-3 7⁄12) − 2 1⁄12. Choose the option with BOTH the correct value and the best strategy.

A-5 3⁄13; Strategy: use common denominators.

B-5 2⁄3; Strategy: use common denominators.

C-1 1⁄2; Strategy: use common denominators.

D-5 2⁄3; Strategy: use place value (line up decimals).

Solution & Explanation:Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction, find a common denominator, then subtract and simplify. The result is -5 2⁄3.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A data set is updated by adding one signed value and subtracting another. Compute: -25.006 + 2.608 − 13.5. Choose the option with BOTH the correct value and the best strategy.

A-35.898; Strategy: use place value (line up decimals).

B-8.898; Strategy: use place value (line up decimals).

C-41.114; Strategy: use place value (line up decimals).

D-35.898; Strategy: use common denominators.

Solution & Explanation:Use place value. Add the first two numbers, then subtract c. Be careful with negative signs and borrowing across decimal places. The result is -35.898.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 7.44 (Practice and review Grade 7 math skill 7.44: Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers.).