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Mr. Maddox asked four students to create a number line to help find the sum of the fractions. Negative StartFraction 7 over 10 EndFraction + StartFraction 4 over 10 EndFraction Which number line would be best to find this sum?

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

User Mwrichardson
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Answer:

First choice

Explanation:

Sum of fractions:

-7/10 + 4/10= - 3/10

the interval required on the line from the left of - 7/10 to the right of -3/10

Which number line would be best to find this sum?

-8/10 to 0

yes, this is good as covers the interval from -7/10 to - 3/10

-3/10 to 3/10

no, it doesn't include the left half of required section

4/10 to 11/10

no, it doesn't include the required interval

0 to 15/10

no, it doesn't include the required interval

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