SOLUTION: a box of apples weighs 42 pounds, plus or minus 1/2 pound. write an absolute value inequality expressing this fact. let w equal the weight of a box of apples.
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Question 142108: a box of apples weighs 42 pounds, plus or minus 1/2 pound. write an absolute value inequality expressing this fact. let w equal the weight of a box of apples.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a box of apples weighs 42 pounds, plus or minus 1/2 pound. write an absolute value inequality expressing this fact. let w equal the weight of a box of apples.
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|w - 42|<= 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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