Math Problem Statement

Determine whether each statement about the table is correct. Select True or False for each statement. The average high temperature for these 5 days can be represented by \( \frac{21.5}{5} \). The average high temperature Wednesday through Friday is equivalent to \( \frac{-11.7}{3} \). The average high temperature for Tuesday and Wednesday can be written as \( \frac{0.5}{2} \). The average high temperature for these 5 days is a rational number.

Solution

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Table Summary:

  • Monday: -5.5
  • Tuesday: -4.3
  • Wednesday: 3.8
  • Thursday: -4.6
  • Friday: -10.9

1. The average high temperature for these 5 days can be represented by 21.55\frac{21.5}{5}:

Step 1: Add the temperatures:

5.5+(4.3)+3.8+(4.6)+(10.9)=21.5-5.5 + (-4.3) + 3.8 + (-4.6) + (-10.9) = -21.5

Step 2: Divide by 5 (since there are 5 days):

Average=21.55=4.3\text{Average} = \frac{-21.5}{5} = -4.3

So, the correct representation for the average is 21.55\frac{-21.5}{5}, not 21.55\frac{21.5}{5}. This statement is False.


2. The average high temperature Wednesday through Friday is equivalent to 11.73\frac{-11.7}{3}:

Step 1: Add the temperatures for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:

3.8+(4.6)+(10.9)=11.73.8 + (-4.6) + (-10.9) = -11.7

Step 2: Divide by 3 (since there are 3 days):

Average=11.73=3.9\text{Average} = \frac{-11.7}{3} = -3.9

This matches the given value 11.73\frac{-11.7}{3}. This statement is True.


3. The average high temperature for Tuesday and Wednesday can be written as 0.52\frac{0.5}{2}:

Step 1: Add the temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday:

4.3+3.8=0.5-4.3 + 3.8 = -0.5

Step 2: Divide by 2 (since there are 2 days):

Average=0.52=0.25\text{Average} = \frac{-0.5}{2} = -0.25

The fraction 0.52\frac{0.5}{2} simplifies to 0.250.25, which is incorrect as the average is 0.25-0.25. This statement is False.


4. The average high temperature for these 5 days is a rational number:

The average for the 5 days is: 21.55\frac{-21.5}{5}

Since this fraction represents a ratio of integers, it is a rational number. This statement is True.


Final Answers:

  1. False
  2. True
  3. False
  4. True

Do you want detailed calculations or clarifications on any part?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How would the average change if Monday's temperature were 0F0^\circ \text{F}?
  2. Can you determine the median temperature for these 5 days?
  3. What is the total sum of temperatures from Tuesday to Friday?
  4. Is the range of temperatures (highest - lowest) a rational number?
  5. What happens to the average if all temperatures are increased by 2F2^\circ \text{F}?

Tip: When dealing with averages, always verify the numerator and denominator carefully to avoid sign errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Averages
Rational Numbers
Fractions
Arithmetic

Formulas

Average = \frac{Sum \ of \ values}{Number \ of \ values}

Theorems

The properties of rational numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8