Math Problem Statement

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Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Kendra is researching the lowest recorded temperatures in four different cities. She wants to plot the lowest temperatures on a vertical number line. The lowest recorded temperatures of the cities are shown in the table. Based on the data, where should Morgantown's and Huntsville's temperatures be plotted in relation to the others?

Solution

To solve the question, let us analyze the problem step-by-step:

Information from the table:

  1. Morgantown: 77^\circ below 00, represented as 7-7.
  2. Charlotte: 66^\circ above 00, represented as +6+6.
  3. Huntsville: 44^\circ above 00, represented as +4+4.
  4. Bluefield: 88^\circ below 00, represented as 8-8.

Instructions:

  • On a vertical number line, higher numbers are plotted above lower numbers.
  • Therefore:
    • Morgantown (7-7) should be plotted above the point representing Bluefield (8-8).
    • Huntsville (+4+4) should be plotted below the point representing Charlotte (+6+6).

Final Answer:

  1. Morgantown's lowest recorded temperature should be plotted above the point representing Bluefield's lowest recorded temperature.
  2. Huntsville's lowest recorded temperature should be plotted below the point representing Charlotte's lowest recorded temperature.

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Related Questions:

  1. What does it mean to have a negative temperature on a vertical number line?
  2. How would you rank these cities by temperature from lowest to highest?
  3. How does the positioning change on a horizontal number line?
  4. Can you represent these temperatures in degrees Celsius if converted from Fahrenheit?
  5. What is the temperature difference between the warmest and coldest cities?

Tip:

When plotting temperatures on a number line, always convert all descriptions (e.g., "below 0") into numerical values first to avoid confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number lines
Integer comparison
Negative and positive numbers

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7