Adding Rational Numbers Using Rules | GR 7 | 1-3 The Number System
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In this video, we explore the exciting world of rational numbers and learn how to add them using integer rules. Perfect for 7th graders and anyone looking to strengthen their math skills, this tutorial breaks down the process with clear explanations, examples, and practice problems. 🧮🔢
*What You'll Learn:*
Definition of rational numbers
Integer rules for adding rational numbers
Step-by-step examples of same sign and different sign addition
Fun historical fact about Pythagoras
Practice problems with solutions
*Chapters:*
0:00 Introduction
0:17 Understanding Rational Numbers
0:38 Integer Rules for Addition
1:07 Same Sign Addition Example
1:35 Different Sign Addition Example
2:04 Practice Problems
3:51 Fun Historical Fact
*Fun Fact:*
Did you know that in ancient Greece, the mathematician Pythagoras and his followers believed that all numbers could be expressed as fractions of whole numbers? They found that many musical notes could be described using simple ratios. But one day, a follower of Pythagoras discovered the square root of 2 couldn't be expressed as a fraction, which was quite shocking back then!
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