Interpreting a Flood Gauge Reading

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Which competitor is closest to the checkpoint?

Rebecca, 0.5 miles before the checkpoint

Are any of the competitors in the same location relative to the checkpoint?

Rebecca and Lita

Who is closer to finishing the race, Nancy or Florence?

Florence

According to Marta's inequality statement about the temperatures, which cooler has the coldest temperature?

<p>Cooler C</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Andrea's corrected inequality statement, which cooler has the coldest temperature?

<p>Cooler B</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are any of the students' inequality statements correct?

<p>Neither Marta's statement nor Andrea's corrected statement is correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the number 0 on the flood gauge represent?

<p>The river's normal water level</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the opposite water level number located on the gauge?

<p>Below the number 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a reading at the opposite water level indicate?

<p>Below normal river water level</p> Signup and view all the answers

If heavy rain is forecasted, what reading might be seen on the gauge tomorrow?

<p>Above 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents Isaac's checkbook mistake in terms of rational numbers?

<p>$8.98 and -$8.98</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a number line, where would you locate the point representing Isaac's balance after his mistake?

<p>-$8.98</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a cooler that keeps the temperature 3 degrees below freezing point of water after 90 minutes?

<p>The cooler must maintain a temperature of -3°C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compared to the road's elevation of 830 feet, which elevation sample is closest to the road?

<p>Sample D: 831.1 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sample from the table is farthest from the road's elevation if considering absolute values?

<p>Sample K: -4.5 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in elevations between samples B and E?

<p>5.3 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a cooler is needed to maintain a temperature of -2°C below the freezing point, what would be its required temperature?

<p>-3°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the elevation samples G, I, and L, which one is above the road level?

<p>Sample G</p> Signup and view all the answers

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