few_shots: 
Example:
Problem/activity:
For each pair of numbers, determine if the values are equivalent. Explain your reasoning for each one.
a.
$$-0.25$$
and
$$\frac{1}{-4}$$
b.
$$-\left ( \frac{1}{4} \right )$$
and
$$\frac{-1}{-4}$$
c.
$$\frac{-1}{4}$$
and
$$-\frac{1}{4}$$


Concept/skill: 
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.

Answer: 
No. The expressions shown in this problem do not involve multiplying fractions with other fractions, nor whole numbers with fractions.

Now, does the problem or activity shown below enable students to learn the full intent of the following concept or skill?

shot_info: fl_problem_001097_neg_0

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standard_description: Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
problem_activity: Task
Lena paid \$18.96 for 3 pounds of coffee.
What is the cost per pound for this coffee?
How many pounds of coffee could she buy for \$1.00?
Draw a graph in the coordinate plane of the relationship between the number of pounds of coffee and the total cost.
In this situation, what is the meaning of the slope of the line you drew in part (c)?


aligns: no