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MPM 1D – Gr. 9 Academic Mathematics
Chapter 1: Prerequisite Skills and Rational Numbers

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0 Pre-requisite Skills P 4 #1 – 4, 8 – 14

1.1 Adding and Subtracting of P 16 – 18 #(4 – 7)ab,

1 9 – 13
Mixed Numbers
P 28 – 30 # 6eo, 7ac,
1.2 Multiplying and Dividing
2 8, 9, 10ac, 12, 14, 15
Mixed Numbers 17

P 35 – 36 # 1bdf, 4eo,
1.3 Integers and Operations
3 5eo, 7, 8 eo, 9, 10,
with Powers 11ade

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4 Diagnostic Quiz/Test
P 40 #1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10,
12, 13

P 45 – 47 # 2eo, 3eo,
1.4 Rational Numbers 4,5, 6, 8
5 P 53- 56 # 1eo, 2eo, 3,
1.5 Rational Number
6, 8eo, 9eo, 11eo, 13,
Operations
16, 17ab
P 62 – 64 # 2eo, 3eo,
1.6 Powers of Rational
6 5eo, 6eo, 8, 11, 12ab,
Numbers 13ab
P 66-68 # 2,3, 6, 7,8,
9ac, 10ac, 11a, 12
7 Review 14ac, 15, 16, 17, 19ac,
20ac, 21ac, 24, 25ac

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 Chapter 1: Rational Numbers
1.1 Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numbers

REVIEW:

1. Change the following mixed numbers into improper fractions.

2 3
a) 5 b) 4
6 5

2. Change the following improper fractions into mixed numbers.

12 32
a) b)
7 5

3. Write in lowest terms.

12 36 3
a) b) c) 2
16 24 6

4. Add/Subtract the following fractions.

2 3 4 7 8 1
a) + b) + c) −
7 7 5 10 3 2

When adding and subtracting fractions, we must follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert all mixed fractions to improper fractions.
Step 2: Find the lowest common denominator (LCD).
Step 3: Add or subtract numerators, keep the lowest common denominator (LCD).
Step 4: Reduce your final answer in lowest terms.
Example 1: Evaluate.
2 1 1 3 1
a) 1 + 3 b) 4 −1 c) 12 −
3 2 8 4 3

1 3 1
d) 2 −2 + 3
10 5 4

Example 2:

5 1 1
Example 3: A piece of wood 8 in. long is cut from a piece 43 in. long. If in. is wasted for
8 2 16
the cut, how much wood is left?
 Unit 1: Rational Numbers
1.2 Multiplication & Division of Mixed Numbers

When multiplying fractions, we must follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert all mixed fractions to improper fractions.
numerator × numerator
Step 2: Multiply
denomin ator × denomin ator
Step 3: Reduce your final answer in lowest terms.

When dividing fractions, we must follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert all mixed fractions to improper fractions.
Step 2: Change the division sign to a multiplication sign and take the reciprocal of
the second fraction.
numerator × numerator
Step 3: Multiply
denomin ator × denomin ator
Step 4: Reduce your final answer in lowest terms.

Example 1: Evaluate. Express your final answer in lowest terms.

2 1  3  1
a) 2 ×1 b)  7  ÷ 1 
3 2  4   2

 1 3 1 11
c) 2  d) 8 ÷
 2 2 18
Example 2:

1 3
Example 3: A farmer made a rectangular garden with dimensions 2 m by 3 m.
3 4
a) Determine the perimeter of the garden.

b) Determine the area of the garden.

 Unit 1: Rational Numbers
\ 1.3 Integer Operations with Powers
Exponent

n
a Base a n = (a)(a)(a)....(a)
n- factors
Expand and evaluate.

a) 3 2 =

b) (−3) 2 =

c) (−3) 3 =

d) − (−3) 2 =

e) − 3 2 =

Summary:

For (−2) n , the sign will be

• Positive if n is even
• Negative if n is odd

For − 2 n , the sign will never be positive since the base is positive.

Examples:

1. Calculate. Remember to use BEDMAS.

a) − 33 + (−2 − 2) 3 − 3(−2) 4 [ ]
b) − 2 4 + − 3 − (−2) 3 + 9
 3 x 3 + 16
2. Evaluate the expression when x=-2 and y=3.
− y3

Note: − 3 2 ≠ (−3) 2

****Careful with calculators****

Try! − 3 2 Did you get a negative answer with your calculator?

If not use brackets around (3) and do the exponent first then add the negative sign.
(ie. the base is positive not negative)
 Unit 1: Rational Numbers
\ 1.4 Rational Number & 1.5 Rational Number Operations

rational number - a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers where
the divisor is not 0
opposites - two numbers with opposite signs that are the same distance from zero (e.g., -4
and are 4 opposites)

METHODS FOR CONVERTING FRACTIONS TO DECIMALS

To compare rational numbers, it helps to rename them to a common form, either as decimals or as
fractions. A positive or negative fractions can be converted to a decimal by dividing the
numerator by the denominator.

1. Complete the following table:

Fraction Decimal Percent Terminating/Repeating
3
11
0.75

33.3 %

2. Which of the following represent the same rational number?

−2 2 2 3 −3 3
, ,− , , ,
3 −3 3 −2 −2 2

−1 1 1 −1
Math Tip! =− = ≠
2 2 −2 −2
(1.5)
3. You were online with a friend, Bruce, who lives in the United States. Bruce said that the
temperature outside was -5.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Given the following conversion formula:

C=
5
[F − 32]
9
where C is the temperature in degrees Celsius and F is the temperature in degrees
Fahrenheit. Determine the Celsius temperature equivalent to -5.5˚F.

4 2
4. Calculate − −
5 −3

1 1 7
5. Evaluate − 2 x ÷ y , when x = 5 and y = 1
2 3 9
 Unit 1: Rational Numbers
1.6 Powers of Rational Numbers

Remember! When the base of a power is a fraction, 3

the numerator and the denominator must both be 2 23
  = 3
raised to the power. 3 3

Example 1: Calculate

2 3
 1  1  1
1+ −  + −  + − 
 2  2  2

Summary:
Powers with rational bases are calculated in the same way as powers with
integer bases.
n
 1
For  −  , the sign will be
 2
• Positive if n is even
• Negative if n is odd

n
1
For − , the sign will never be positive since the base is positive
3

And…Remember BEDMAS!
In example 1 above, you must evaluate the powers first because the order of
operations, BEDMAS, states that exponents should be evaluated before addition
and subtraction.
Example 2: Calculate
(Hint: When rational numbers are expressed as decimals in an expression, an
efficient calculation strategy is to use a calculator)

(-2.8) 2 - 3(-5.7) 3

Example 3: Evaluate

2
2  3 5
− 2 + −1 − 
3  4 6

Example 4: An investment formula commonly used for compound interest is as

follows: A = P(1 + i) n , where A = the future value of the investment
P = the amount of money invested
i = the decimal value of the interest rate
used each time interest is earned
n = the number of times interest is earned
while the money is invested
Homer worked at the local donut shop this summer. He invested $2000 into an
account at Duff’s Bank earning interest at a rate of 3.25% per year. How much
money will his investment be worth in 4 years?