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Which of the following does not show a sequence?

a) k to 12 curriculum
b) months of a year
c) body temperatures
d) counting number​

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Final answer:

Body temperatures do not represent a sequence inherently unless they are arranged in a particular order. All other options given -- k to 12 curriculum, months of the year, and counting numbers -- inherently represent sequences.

The correct answer is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking which option out of the given does not represent a sequence. A sequence is an ordered list of elements that usually follow a particular pattern or rule. Option (a) k to 12 curriculum does show a sequence as it refers to the structured levels of education from kindergarten to the 12th grade. Option (b) months of the year clearly shows a sequence as the months follow in a specific order from January to December.

Option (c) body temperatures could represent a sequence if they are listed in order, such as from lowest to highest, but they do not inherently have a sequential order without additional context. Option (d) counting number is the quintessential example of a sequence, where each number follows the previous in a specific order incremented by one.

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