SOLUTION: i need help setting up and solving a absolute value inequality word problem! here's the question: A 16oz. bag of flour probaly does not weigh exactly 16 ounces. suppose the actua

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Question 179351This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: i need help setting up and solving a absolute value inequality word problem!
here's the question:
A 16oz. bag of flour probaly does not weigh exactly 16 ounces. suppose the actual weight can be between 15.6 ounces and 16.4 ounces, inclusive
write an absolute value inequality that describes the acceptable weights for a "16 ounce" bag of flour. This question is from textbook Algebra 2

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
has to have an equals if its inclusive
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15.6%3C=x%3C=16.4where x is the actual weight of a "16 oz" bag of flour