Chapter 4: Rational Numbers: Positive and Negative Fractions


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  InterAct Math Tutorials
  4.1 Introduction to Positive and Negative Fractions
4.2 Writing Fractions in Lowest Terms
4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Fractions
4.4 Adding and Subtracting Signed Fractions
4.5 Problem Solving: Mixed Numbers and Estimating
4.6 Exponents, Order of Operations, and Complex Fractions
4.7 Problem Solving: Equations Containing Fractions
4.8 Geometry Applications: Area and Volume
  Numbers in the Real World
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Section 4.1 In your book, you'll find a Real World exercise about quilt patterns. For more practice with similar Real World investigations, try the problems below:

| Tangrams | Probable Pizza |

Section 4.4 In your book, you'll find a Real World exercise about music. For more practice with similar Real World investigations, try the problems below:

| Measuring Spoons | Don't Screw It Up |

Section 4.5 In your book, you'll find a Real World exercise about sharing hotel expenses. For more practice with similar Real World investigations, try the problems below:

| Making Dough | Lottery Clubs |

Section 4.6 In your book, you'll find a Real World exercise about recipes. For more practice with similar Real World investigations, try the problems below:

| Chocolate Cheesecake | Cooking with Honey |

Section 4.8 In your book, you'll find a Real World exercise about the stock market. For more practice with similar Real World investigations, try the problems below:

| Taking Stock | Oddly Enough |

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Study Tips: Using Your Textbook

Study Tips: Keys to Remembering What You Study