Problem 2
The probability that an event will occur is \(0.4 .\) Is it more likely that the event will occur, or is it more likely that the event will \(n o t\) occur?
Problem 2
Is the product of an odd number of factors always a negative number?
Problem 2
Use the number line to complete: \(-2-5=?\)
Problem 3
Is the product of an even number of factors always a positive number?
Problem 3
Is the reciprocal of a negative number sometimes, always, or never positive?
Problem 3
Explain the steps you would take to evaluate the expression \(5-7-(-4)\)
Problem 3
The odds that an event will occur are 3 to \(4 .\) Is it more likely that the event will occur, or is it more likely that the event will not occur?
Problem 3
Show how to model the sum of \(-3,2,\) and \(-1\) in two ways. Make a sketch to illustrate both ways.
Problem 3
Use a counterexample to show that the following statement is false. The opposite of a number is never positive.
Problem 4
The probability of rain is \(80 \%,\) or 0.8 .
