12/4 Bell Ringer

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What is the smallest number in a set of numbers?

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The smallest number is the one that is less than all the others in the set.

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How do you identify the smallest number among options A, B, C, D, and E?

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Compare each number and determine which one has the lowest value.

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What does it mean for a number to be the smallest?

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It means that no other number in the set is less than this number.

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If A = 5, B = 3, C = 8, D = 1, E = 4, which is the smallest?

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D (1) is the smallest number.

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What is the definition of 'comparison' in mathematics?

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Comparison is the process of determining the relative sizes or values of two or more numbers.

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What is the importance of identifying the smallest number?

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Identifying the smallest number helps in understanding order, ranking, and making decisions based on values.

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What is a set of numbers?

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A set of numbers is a collection of distinct numbers considered as an object.

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What is the term for the number that is less than all others in a set?

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The term is 'minimum'.

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How can you visually represent the smallest number in a set?

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You can use a number line to show the position of each number and highlight the smallest.

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What is the process of elimination in finding the smallest number?

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The process involves removing numbers that are larger than the current smallest candidate until one remains.