Dakota says the point on the number line shown here is 4/5. His teacher says that he is reading the number line incorrectly. What is Dakota's error? What is the correct fraction?

We can't see the number line.

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0 1 2

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0 1 2

Ms.sue the 0 is the first one and the 1 is the six tick marks the 2 is the last one

MY OH MY!

To determine Dakota's error and the correct fraction, we need to analyze the given information carefully. Since we don't have access to a visual representation of the number line, we'll work with the information provided.

Dakota claims that the point on the number line is 4/5. Let's examine this statement and identify the possible error. The number 4/5 refers to the fraction four-fifths. This fraction lies between 0 and 1 on the number line, with the numerator (4) representing the position on the line and the denominator (5) representing the total number of equally spaced divisions.

Now, if Dakota's teacher asserts that he is reading the number line incorrectly, we must evaluate this claim by considering the given fraction. Comparing the fraction 4/5 to the number line, if Dakota is incorrect, it means that the point he identified doesn't correspond to 4/5.

To determine the correct fraction, we need additional information. Without knowing the actual position of the point on the number line, we can't identify Dakota's error accurately or determine the correct fraction.

To resolve this, Dakota's teacher should provide the correct identification of the point on the number line so that we can compare it to Dakota's claim of 4/5 and explain the error, if any, Dakota made.