PARCC Grade 6 Math 3

Question 1

What is -8 + 5?

Accepted Answer

-3

Answer

Adding 5 to -8 moves right on the number line to -3.

Question 2

Which number is greater: -7 or -2?

Accepted Answer

-2

Answer

-2 is farther right on the number line, so it is greater.

Question 3

What is the absolute value of -15?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

Absolute value is the distance from zero, which is 15.

Question 4

On a coordinate plane, in which quadrant is the point (-3, 4) located?

Accepted Answer

Quadrant II

Answer

A negative x and positive y place the point in Quadrant II.

Question 5

A temperature drops from 5°F to -3°F. How many degrees did it fall?

Accepted Answer

8 degrees

Answer

The change is 5 - (-3) = 8 degrees.

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