Math Problem Statement

Write five expressions: a sum, a difference, a product, a quotient, and one that involves at least two operations that have the value -3/4.

Solution

The question asks for the following:

  1. Expressions with the value 34-\frac{3}{4}:
    • A sum
    • A difference
    • A product
    • A quotient
    • One with at least two operations

Solutions:

  1. Sum:
    12+(14)-\frac{1}{2} + (-\frac{1}{4})
    12=24-\frac{1}{2} = -\frac{2}{4}, so 24+(14)=34-\frac{2}{4} + (-\frac{1}{4}) = -\frac{3}{4}.

  2. Difference:
    1+14-1 + \frac{1}{4}
    1=44-1 = -\frac{4}{4}, so 44+14=34-\frac{4}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = -\frac{3}{4}.

  3. Product:
    3114-\frac{3}{1} \cdot \frac{1}{4}
    31×14=34-\frac{3}{1} \times \frac{1}{4} = -\frac{3}{4}.

  4. Quotient:
    32÷2-\frac{3}{2} \div 2
    32÷2=32×12=34-\frac{3}{2} \div 2 = -\frac{3}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = -\frac{3}{4}.

  5. Two operations:
    1+1214-1 + \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4}
    1=44-1 = -\frac{4}{4}, so
    44+2414=34-\frac{4}{4} + \frac{2}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = -\frac{3}{4}.

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5 Questions to Explore Further:

  1. How can you represent 34-\frac{3}{4} using fractions with different denominators?
  2. What are the properties of operations involving negative fractions?
  3. Can you create an equation where the solution is 34-\frac{3}{4}?
  4. What happens when you multiply 34-\frac{3}{4} by another fraction?
  5. How does the concept of mixed numbers relate to these operations?

Tip:

Always simplify fractions in intermediate steps to avoid errors in operations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Operations
Fractions
Negative Numbers

Formulas

Addition and subtraction of fractions: a/b ± c/d = (ad ± bc)/bd
Multiplication of fractions: (a/b) × (c/d) = ac/bd
Division of fractions: (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) × (d/c)

Theorems

Properties of fractions: associative, commutative for addition/multiplication

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8