Lesson 9

Representing Subtraction

Problem 1

Write each subtraction equation as an addition equation.

  1. a-9 = 6
  2. p-20=\text-30
  3. z-(\text-12)=15
  4. x-(\text-7)=\text-10

Solution

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Problem 2

Find each difference. If you get stuck, consider drawing a number line diagram.

  1. 9 - 4

  2. 4 - 9

  3. 9 - (\text-4)

  4. \text-9 - (\text-4)

  5. \text-9 - 4

  6. 4 - (\text-9)

  7. \text-4 - (\text-9)

  8. \text-4 - 9

Solution

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Problem 3

Find the solution to each equation mentally.

  1. 30+a=40
  2. 500+b=200
  3. \text-1+c=\text-2
  4. d+3,\!567=0

Solution

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Problem 4

A restaurant bill is $59 and you pay $72. What percentage gratuity did you pay?
 

Solution

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(From Unit 6, Lesson 7.)

Problem 5

One kilogram is 2.2 pounds. Complete the tables. What is the interpretation of the constant of proportionality in each case?

pounds kilograms
2.2 1
11
5.5
1

______ kilogram per pound

kilograms pounds
1 2.2
7
30
0.5

______ pounds per kilogram

Solution

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(From Unit 5, Lesson 1.)