standard_description: Apply properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and expand linear expressions with rational coefficients.
problem_activity: Rami leaves his house to drive to school. After driving west for
$$8\frac{3}{4}$$
miles, he realizes that he forgot his backpack at home.
How far and in what direction does Rami have to travel to get back to his house? Represent the situation on a number line, including labels for Rami’s house and school, and arrows to show his trips.


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