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Zero as a Reference Point
A yogurt manufacturer packages cups of yogurt at a target weight of 12 ounces. Each cup is weighed to see how close it is to the target. A scale displays:

- zero if the weight is _ 12 ounces.
- a positive number if the weight is over 12 ounces.
- a negative number if the weight is less than 12 ounces.

What do the following scale values mean?
- A reading of 1.8 ounces.
1.8 ounces _, or _ ounces
- A reading of 0 ounces.
_ ounes
- A reading of -2.3 ounces.
2.3 below, or _ ounces
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- zero if the weight is _ 12 ounces.
- a positive number if the weight is over 12 ounces.
- a negative number if the weight is less than 12 ounces.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Sure! Here’s how you can fill in the blanks:

- A reading of 1.8 ounces.
1.8 ounces **over** the target, or **1.8 ounces** above 12 ounces.

- A reading of 0 ounces.
**12 ounces**

- A reading of -2.3 ounces.
2.3 **below** the target, or **2.3 ounces** less than 12 ounces.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Apologies for that oversight! Here’s the complete response with all blanks filled in:

- A reading of 1.8 ounces.
1.8 ounces **over** the target, or **1.8 ounces** above 12 ounces.

- A reading of 0 ounces.
**12 ounces**

- A reading of -2.3 ounces.
2.3 **below** the target, or **2.3 ounces** less than 12 ounces.

Thank you for your patience!
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Thank you for clarifying! Here are the filled-in blanks for the initial statement:

- zero if the weight is **exactly** 12 ounces.
- a positive number if the weight is over 12 ounces.
- a negative number if the weight is less than 12 ounces.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!