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Question 33991: Zero Reference and Equal Tolerances Require Explicit Error Conventions

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0066-33991 · q-20261015-pulse-20261119-r05-0091

Original question and givens

Use mode=signed_vs_absolute, complete model={"approximation":16,"reference":-16}. Give (mode, approximation, reference, signed_error, absolute_error, quantity_identification_claim, boundary).

  • G001 — Use mode=signed_vs_absolute, complete model={"approximation":16,"reference":-16}. Give (mode, approximation, reference, signed_error, absolute_error, quantity_identification_claim, boundary).

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

source roles = [qf-mod50-numerr-boundary, [domain, mode, model, operation]]

After

derived = [numerr-boundary, Exact_numerical_error_density]

Conditions: none

THIS source uses LOCAL-hyphen operations with exact keys/domain.Keep source field order and numeric/Boolean/string roles;integer rational texts omit/1.Original questions,English,MKOs,ASTs and statuses remain unchanged.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R66_EXACT_source_bank_keys_local_operation_domain · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

source roles = [signed ORIGINAL approximation, 100000000, 16, 1]

After

derived = [[16, 1], 16]

Conditions: none

Bound the SOURCE PRE-reduction numerator/denominator and require a nonzero denominator BEFORE sign/gcd normalization.MOD50 uses100million with NAIVE operations,not prior cross-cancellation;this Wave4 mean uses one million.Out-of-envelope is a source-slice hold,not mathematical falsity.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R66_SOURCE_PREreduction_components_then_sign_gcd · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

signed ORIGINAL approximation ORIGINAL numerator over denominator := div(16, 1)

After

signed ORIGINAL approximation ORIGINAL numerator over denominator = 16

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

source roles = [signed ORIGINAL reference, 100000000, -16, 1]

After

derived = [[-16, 1], -16]

Conditions: none

Bound the SOURCE PRE-reduction numerator/denominator and require a nonzero denominator BEFORE sign/gcd normalization.MOD50 uses100million with NAIVE operations,not prior cross-cancellation;this Wave4 mean uses one million.Out-of-envelope is a source-slice hold,not mathematical falsity.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R66_SOURCE_PREreduction_components_then_sign_gcd · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

signed ORIGINAL reference ORIGINAL numerator over denominator := div(-16, 1)

After

signed ORIGINAL reference ORIGINAL numerator over denominator = -16

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · implies

Before

source roles = [Signed original approximation minus reference SOURCE naive sub, 100000000, 32, 1]

After

derived = [[32, 1], 32]

Conditions: none

Bound the SOURCE PRE-reduction numerator/denominator and require a nonzero denominator BEFORE sign/gcd normalization.MOD50 uses100million with NAIVE operations,not prior cross-cancellation;this Wave4 mean uses one million.Out-of-envelope is a source-slice hold,not mathematical falsity.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R66_SOURCE_PREreduction_components_then_sign_gcd · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

Signed original approximation minus reference SOURCE naive sub ORIGINAL numerator over denominator := div(32, 1)

After

Signed original approximation minus reference SOURCE naive sub ORIGINAL numerator over denominator = 32

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · calculation

Before

Signed original approximation minus reference ORIGINAL rational sub := sub(16, -16)

After

Signed original approximation minus reference ORIGINAL rational sub = 32

Conditions: none

Calculate exactly from THIS step’s ORIGINAL ordered operands.Retain the SOURCE rational pre-reduction envelope separately;do not use floating values or silently widen a different bank.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · implies

Before

source roles = [16, -16]

After

derived = [32, 32, No]

Conditions: none

Signed error=xhat−reference retains direction;absolute error=|signed| does not.For a positive signed error,the NUMBERS may coincide.The No rejects identifying the quantities/information,not a claim that THIS pair must be numerically unequal.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Error_SIGNED_and_ABSOLUTE_different_information_not_always_different_value · Uses: G001, S008

Reverse checks

  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Signed original approximation minus reference ORIGINAL rational sub with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Signed original approximation minus reference SOURCE naive sub ORIGINAL numerator over denominator with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute signed ORIGINAL reference ORIGINAL numerator over denominator with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute signed ORIGINAL approximation ORIGINAL numerator over denominator with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-audit THIS step against its ORIGINAL ordered roles and complete premises.Accept the conclusion only under these conditions;do not invert a one-way implication or call a finite check a general formal proof.

Result

(signed_vs_absolute, 16, -16, 32, 32, No, signed_error_and_absolute_error_preserve_different_information)

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

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