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2 2.1.1 Study: Adding Rational Numbers
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Annie is adding the expression 4+ 5+ (-4) and follows the procedure of starting at 4, moving right 5 units, and then moving left
4 units.
Beth says she knows another way to find the sum, using the additive inverse property. What procedure could Beth use?

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I agree with the first commenter ☝

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Answer:

5

Explanation:

4+5+(-4)

=(4-4)+5

=0+5

=5

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