Which context describes a difference of rational numbers?(1 point)
Responses
The team’s score did not change during the game.
The team’s score did not change during the game.
A football player gains yards on a play.
A football player gains yards on a play.
A football player loses yards on a play.
A football player loses yards on a play.
The team’s score increased when scoring.
A football player loses yards on a play.
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The context that describes a difference of rational numbers is when a football player loses yards on a play.
To identify a context that describes a difference of rational numbers, let's first understand what rational numbers are. Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as a fraction (ratio) of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.
Looking at the given options, we can eliminate the first three choices, as they do not involve any rational numbers. These options involve scores and yards gained or lost, which are typically represented by whole numbers.
The correct option is:
- The team’s score increased when scoring.
In this context, the team's score increased, indicating a positive change in the score. As scores are often represented by rational numbers (such as 1/2, 3/4, etc.), the statement suggests a difference of rational numbers.