Math Problem Statement

6. Rachel states that -5.5 is an integer because it is negative. Is she correct? Why or why not? 7. Jeremy says that 5.676677666777... is a rational number because it is a decimal that goes on forever with a pattern. Is he correct? Why or why not? 8. Which value could be included in section D? 9. Which could not be included in section B? 10. Give an example of a value that could be represented by C. The amount of water used by a washing machine varies directly with the weight of the load being washed. The washing machine uses 28 gallons to wash 7 pounds of clothing. How many gallons of water will the machine use to wash 24.5 pounds of laundry? The number of bracelets Colleen can make varies directly with the amount of time she spends making the bracelets. She can make 8 bracelets in 2.5 hours. How many bracelets will she make in 10 hours?

Solution

Let's go through the questions visible in the image one by one:

6. Rachel states that 5.5-5.5 is an integer because it is negative. Is she correct? Why or why not?

No, Rachel is incorrect. An integer is a whole number, meaning it cannot have any fractional or decimal part. While 5.5-5.5 is indeed negative, it is not an integer because of the decimal component. Integers include numbers like 5-5, 4-4, and so on, but not numbers with decimals like 5.5-5.5.

7. Jeremy says that 5.676677666777...5.676677666777... is a rational number because it is a decimal that goes on forever with a pattern. Is he correct? Why or why not?

Yes, Jeremy is correct. A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers. If a decimal repeats or follows a predictable pattern, it can be written as a fraction. In this case, the repeating pattern indicates the number is rational. Non-repeating, non-terminating decimals (like π\pi) are irrational.

8. Which value could be included in section D? (The choices are A. 10-10, B. 34\frac{3}{4}, C. 00, and D. 2.52.5)

Section D seems to represent a subset of real numbers based on the Venn diagram in the image. Without more information about what Section D specifically represents, it's likely that 00 (Option C) belongs in Section D because it is a special number: it is an integer and a real number. If D represents integers, then 00 fits that category.

9. Which could not be included in section B? (The choices are A. 55, B. 12.5-12.5, C. 12\frac{1}{2}, and D. 32\sqrt{32})

Without the exact definition of Section B, we can still deduce:

  • Option D: 32\sqrt{32} could not be included if Section B represents rational numbers because 32\sqrt{32} is an irrational number. The other options (5, 12.5-12.5, and 12\frac{1}{2}) are rational numbers.

10. Give an example of a value that could be represented by C.

Section C might represent rational numbers based on its placement inside the larger sections in the diagram. A possible value for section C could be any rational number like 34\frac{3}{4} or 2.


Do you need more details or have any questions about these answers?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What makes a number irrational instead of rational?
  2. Can all repeating decimals be converted into fractions?
  3. Why are numbers like π\pi considered irrational?
  4. What are the characteristics of integers in number sets?
  5. How can you classify square roots like 2\sqrt{2} as rational or irrational?

Tip: When working with number sets, always check if a decimal is terminating or repeating to decide if it's rational.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number sets
Rational numbers
Direct variation
Proportions

Formulas

Direct variation: y = kx
Proportional relationships

Theorems

Rational numbers theorem: Any decimal that repeats or terminates is a rational number.
Proportion theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8