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A marker starts at -10 on a number line. It repeatedly moves 4 units right then 1 unit left, counting that as one round. After how many complete rounds does the marker first reach or pass 0?

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  • A5
  • B3
  • C4
  • D8

Step-by-Step Solution

Each round changes position by +4 - 1 = +3. After rounds: -10+3=-7, -7+3=-4, -4+3=-1, -1+3=2. After 4 rounds it reaches 2, first passing 0.
Answer: C) 4

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