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: Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the assumption that the original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Consider the three situations shown below.
$${|x|=5}$$
$${|x|<5}$$
$${|x|>5}$$
For each situation, let
$${{f(x)}=|x|}$$
and
$${{g(x)}=5}$$
. Graph each relationship between
$${f(x)}$$
and
$${g(x)}$$
in the coordinate plane and then use each graph to determine the solution to each situation.
Problem 2
Solve each absolute value inequality algebraically and verify the solution graphically.
a.
$${\left|x-{1\over2}\right|<3}$$
b.
$${\left|2x\right|>{7\over2}}$$
c.
$${\left|{1\over3}x\right|-4<-1}$$


aligns: yes