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#1 Re: Help Me ! » Data problem » 2011-07-13 13:22:38

Was actually simple. 137=< x =<189
I included the or equal to since both 137 and 189 are options.

#2 Re: Help Me ! » Data problem » 2011-07-13 13:12:28

Yes I can. The absolute-value aspect threw me off.

#3 Help Me ! » Data problem » 2011-07-13 07:51:30

winkylocc
Replies: 6

I really struggle with any type of word problem. I wish there was a resource that focused on these specifically. My latest struggle is as follows:

According to data from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the healthy weight range of a person depends on the person's height. For example,

Height          Healthy Weight Range (lb)

5 ft 8 in.        143 + or - 21
6 ft 0 in.        163 + or - 26

I then have to express each of these ranges as an absolute-value inequality in which x is the weight of the person. Help...

#4 Re: Help Me ! » Inequality » 2011-07-06 15:42:32

Ah yes, I see it now. Thanks for the clarity.

#5 Re: Help Me ! » Inequality » 2011-07-06 13:28:44

So even though they start off as the same, because the closer approximation of pi has more numbers in it, that makes it larger?

#6 Help Me ! » Inequality » 2011-07-06 07:51:57

winkylocc
Replies: 5

I'v got a problem where its asking rather 3.14 is <, =, or > than π. I thought it would be equal to but the answer in the back claims that it is less than. How so??

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