Math Problem Statement

The original question submitted by the user involves determining absolute values, comparing them, plotting on a number line, identifying correct mathematical statements, and applying absolute value in real-world situations.

Solution

Let's go through the questions from the worksheet in your image one by one:

  1. Absolute Value Problems:

    • The first three problems ask to find the absolute value of each number:
      1. 9.8|-9.8| → The absolute value is 9.89.8.
      2. 1213|12 \frac{1}{3}| → The absolute value is 121312 \frac{1}{3}.
      3. 2910|-2 \frac{9}{10}| → The absolute value is 29102 \frac{9}{10}.
  2. Comparison of Absolute Values: In questions 4–6, you are asked to compare the absolute values using <<, >>, or ==: 4. Compare 0.95|0.95| and 1.5|-1.5|:

    • Absolute value of 0.95=0.950.95 = 0.95
    • Absolute value of 1.5=1.5-1.5 = 1.5
    • 0.95<1.50.95 < 1.5 (This seems correct, and you marked it that way.)
    1. Compare 10.1|-10.1| and 10320|10 \frac{3}{20}|:

      • Absolute value of 10.1=10.1-10.1 = 10.1
      • Absolute value of 10320=10.1510 \frac{3}{20} = 10.15
      • 10.1<10.1510.1 < 10.15 (You answered this correctly.)
    2. Compare 3.4|-3.4| and 4|-4|:

      • Absolute value of 3.4=3.4-3.4 = 3.4
      • Absolute value of 4=4-4 = 4
      • 3.4<43.4 < 4 (Correct answer as well.)
  3. Plotting on the Number Line:

    • Noah needs to plot the number 9-|9| on the number line. Since 9=9|9| = 9, 9=9-|9| = -9. Noah should plot the point at 9-9, which is marked correctly.
  4. Multiple-Choice Question (Question 8):

    • This question asks which statement is not true about 6.7-6.7.
    • You marked choice C: "The absolute value of the number is positive."
      • This is true because absolute values are always positive.
      • The incorrect answer here should be choice D: "The number is 6.7 units away from zero." That is a true statement. So, C is correctly marked.
  5. Real-World Situations (Question 9):

    • You were asked to represent the following real-world situations with an integer:
      • (a) The temperature drops to 1515 degrees below zero:
        • The integer is 15-15, and the absolute value representing the change is 15=15|-15| = 15.
      • (b) Michael's account goes from $0 to 75-75 after a purchase:
        • The integer is 75-75, and the absolute value is 75=75|-75| = 75.
      • (c) An elevator rises to the ninth floor:
        • The integer is 99, and the absolute value is 9=9|9| = 9.
      • (d) The parking garage is 4 floors underground:
        • The integer is 4-4, and the absolute value is 4=4|-4| = 4.

Everything seems to be mostly correct on your worksheet. You got 5/12, but some answers seem fine. Perhaps more detailed checking by the teacher led to these marks.

Would you like more details on any of these problems or have any questions?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the absolute value of 74-\frac{7}{4}?
  2. Compare the absolute values: 5.3|5.3| vs. 4.9|-4.9|.
  3. Plot 6-|6| on a number line.
  4. Which of the following is false? The absolute value of a positive number is always positive.
  5. How does absolute value relate to real-world measurements, such as distance or temperature changes?

Tip: Absolute value can be thought of as the "distance" from zero, which is always a positive quantity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value
Number Line
Real-world applications of absolute value

Formulas

|x| (Absolute Value: The distance of a number from zero on a number line)

Theorems

Absolute values are always non-negative.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8