SOLUTION: If N=2.37 represents a measurement, then we assume an accuracy of 2.37+_0.005. Express the accuracy assumption using an absolute value inequality.

Question 1113668: If N=2.37 represents a measurement, then we assume an accuracy of 2.37+_0.005. Express the accuracy assumption using an absolute value inequality.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

However, an absolute value inequality is inappropriate for expressing an accuracy assumption because the actual assumption is:

which properly expresses the rounding rules. You cannot be inclusive of equality on one end while exclusive of equality on the other end with an absolute value inequality.

John

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