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MF.SN.4 Standard MF-026-A07-V02

Interpret absolute value as distance and use it to compare quantities and errors.

Compare errors or deviations with absolute value

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The target temperature is \(-3^{\circ}\text{C}\). Trial \(A\) measures \(1^{\circ}\text{C}\), and Trial \(B\) measures \(-8^{\circ}\text{C}\). Calculate \(\text{both}~\text{absolute}~\text{errors}\) and determine the closer trial. Report the trial, followed by the errors for Trials \(A\) and \(B\).

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tie; 4°C; 4°C

Trial B; 4°C; 5°C

Trial B; 2°C; 5°C

Trial A; 4°C; 5°C

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Curriculum context

Course: Math Foundations
Standard: MF.SN.4
Category: Signed Numbers
Domain: Absolute Value
Objective: Interpret absolute value as distance and use it to compare quantities and errors.
Problem type: Compare errors or deviations with absolute value