Question

assessment practice

1. the table at the right shows the scores at the end of the first round of a golf tournament. the scores are relative to par. 6.ns0.1.4, 6.ns0.1.3

part a
par is represented as 0. using absolute value, show the distance each score is from par.
part b
the golfer with the least score wins the round. who won the first round of the tournament? explain.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate absolute - value for Kate

$| - 6|=6$

Step2: Sam's score is already positive

$|5| = 5$

Step3: Lisa's score is already positive

$|2|=2$

Step4: Calculate absolute - value for Carlos

$| - 3|=3$

Step5: Compare the scores

Since $2<3<5<6$, Lisa has the least score.

Answer:

PART A: Kate's distance from par is 6, Sam's is 5, Lisa's is 2, Carlos's is 3.
PART B: Lisa won the first round because her score of 2 (relative to par) is the least among the four golfers when considering the absolute - value of the scores relative to par.