Question

Which pairs of rational numbers are equivalent? Select all that apply. -0.5 and Negative one-half 0.ModifyingAbove 7 with barand StartFraction 7 over 10 EndFraction StartFraction 11 over 20 EndFractionand 0.55 StartFraction negative 1 over 50 EndFractionand -0.02 0.15 and 0.1ModifyingAbove 5 with bar In the last ten games, Jamal made 7 9 of his free throws and Brian made 5 8 of his free throws. Which player has the better record? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

$-0.5$ and $-\dfrac{1}{2}=0.5$

$\dfrac{11}{20}=0.55$ and $0.55$

$\dfrac{-1}{50}=-0.02$ and $-0.02$

Jamal

Step-by-step explanation:

The statements are

$-0.5$ and $-\dfrac{1}{2}=0.5$

They are equivalent

$0.\bar{7}=0.7777\dots$ and $\dfrac{7}{10}=0.7$

They are not equivalent.

$\dfrac{11}{20}=0.55$ and $0.55$

They are equivalent.

$\dfrac{-1}{50}=-0.02$ and $-0.02$

They are equivalent

$0.15$ and $0.1\bar{5}=0.15555\dots$

They are not equivalent.

Jamal's record $\dfrac{7}{9}=0.\bar{7}$

Brian's record $\dfrac{5}{8}=0.625$

$0.\bar{7}>0.625$

So, Jamal's record is better.