SOLUTION: If the average (arithmetic mean) of 31, 41, and p is between 29 and 47, inclusive, what is the least possible value of (p-7)squared?

SOLUTION: If the average (arithmetic mean) of 31, 41, and p is between 29 and 47, inclusive, what is the least possible value of (p-7)squared?

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Question 1023154: If the average (arithmetic mean) of 31, 41, and p is between 29 and 47, inclusive, what is the least possible value of (p-7)squared?
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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