document.write( "Question 252696: A soup filling machine rejects cans of soup if they are less than 18 ½ ounces or greater than 19 ½ ounces. This machine is programmed to REJECT a can of soup weighing x ounces if:\r
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document.write( "A) | 19 – x | < 19 B) | x – 19 | < 19 C) | 19 – x | < ½ D) | 19 – x | > ½
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document.write( "E) | 19 + x | < 19\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #184717 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A soup filling machine rejects cans of soup if they are less than 18 ½ ounces or greater than 19 ½ ounces. This machine is programmed to REJECT a can of soup weighing x ounces if: \n" ); document.write( "A) | 19 – x | < 19 \n" ); document.write( "B) | x – 19 | < 19 \n" ); document.write( "C) | 19 – x | < ½ \n" ); document.write( "D) | 19 – x | > ½ \n" ); document.write( "E) | 19 + x | < 19 \n" ); document.write( "------------------- \n" ); document.write( "D \n" ); document.write( "If the weight is more than 1/2 oz from the \"center\", 19 ounces. \n" ); document.write( " |