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, assess whether the following problem or activity is 'aligned' with the given Common Core standard in Mathematics.

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standard_description: Understand the inverse relationship between exponents and logarithms and use this relationship to solve problems involving logarithms and exponents.
problem_activity: Problem 1
The formula for an explicit rule for an arithmetic sequence is given by
$${a_n=a_1+d(n-1)}$$
, where
$$d$$
is the common difference and
$$n$$
is the term number.
Write an explicit rule for the number of tiles in each pattern shown below.
a.
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b.
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c.
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Problem 2
An arithmetic sequence is shown below.
$${29,\space 22,\space15,\space8,\space1,\space…}$$
Write a recursive formula to represent the sequence.
Write an explicit formula to represent the sequence.
Find the 10th term in the sequence.
Find the 100th term in the sequence.
Problem 3
An arithmetic sequence is described by either a recursive or explicit rule below. If given a recursive rule, provide the explicit rule. If given the explicit rule, give the recursive rule.
a.
$${f(n)=6(n-1)+1}$$
, for
$${n\geq1}$$
b.
$${a_{n+1}=a_n-{3\over2}}$$
,
$${a_1=10}$$


aligns: no