few_shots: 
Example:
Concept/skill: 
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and divide rational numbers.

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
$$-\frac{1}{4}$$


Answer: 
Yes. This problem involves understanding fractions and division to divide rational numbers, such as 1, -4, 4, and -1. This problem also involves an understanding of multiplication: if p and q are integers, then -(p/q) = (-p)/q = p/(-q).

Now, determine whether the following problem or activity can enable students to understand the concepts or skills in the provided description.

shot_info: fl_problem_001097_pos_0

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standard_description: Understand ordering and absolute value of rational numbers.
problem_activity: Label the second quadrant on the coordinate plane, and then answer the following questions.
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a.   Write the coordinates of one point that lies in the second quadrant of the coordinate plane.
b.    What must be true about the coordinates of any point that lies in the second quadrant?
c.    Plot and label the following points:
$${A: (-4, 6)}$$
$${B: (6, -4)}$$
$${C: (0, -2)}$$
$${D: (2, 0)}$$
$${E: (-5, -3)}$$


aligns: no