Week 7 bell-ringer (a)

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What does a negative balance in a checkbook indicate?

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A negative balance indicates that the account is overdrawn, meaning the account holder has spent more money than they have available.

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How do you compare negative numbers?

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When comparing negative numbers, the number with the greater absolute value is actually the smaller number. For example, -15 is less than -12 because 15 > 12.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width: Area = Length × Width.

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What is the process to divide a number into equal parts?

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To divide a number into equal parts, you divide the total by the number of parts. For example, to divide 8.25 inches into 5 pieces, calculate: Width of each piece = 8.25 ÷ 5 = 1.65 inches.

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What is the sum of two decimal numbers?

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To find the sum of two decimal numbers, align the decimal points and add each column starting from the right.

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How do you calculate words typed per minute?

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To calculate words typed per minute, divide the total number of words by the total time in minutes. For example, if Justin types 408 words in 4 minutes, he types 408 ÷ 4 = 102 words per minute.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, in the inequality -15 < -12, it indicates that -15 is less than -12.

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What is the importance of understanding negative numbers in real-life situations?

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Understanding negative numbers is important for managing finances, such as checking accounts, where negative balances indicate debt.