What is the sum of 3 consecutive integers of 87
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Hey there! Hello!
So, to set this problem up, all you need to do is imagine that the smallest number of these consecutive integers is x. The next two numbers will be x+1, then x+2, and that, altogether, will equal 87. In a problem, this will look like this:
All we need to do is solve for x! We can simplify the problem by combining like terms:
Now that we know what x is, we can plug it into our original problem:
Hope this helped you out! Feel free to ask me any additional questions if you need further clarification. :-)
So, to set this problem up, all you need to do is imagine that the smallest number of these consecutive integers is x. The next two numbers will be x+1, then x+2, and that, altogether, will equal 87. In a problem, this will look like this:
All we need to do is solve for x! We can simplify the problem by combining like terms:
Now that we know what x is, we can plug it into our original problem:
Hope this helped you out! Feel free to ask me any additional questions if you need further clarification. :-)
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Answer:
μ = 5.068 oz
Step-by-step explanation:
Normal distribution formula to use the table attached
Z = (x - μ)/σ
where μ is mean, σ is standard deviation, Z is on x-axis and x is a desired point.
98% of 6-oz. cups will not overflow means that the area below the curve is equal to 0.49; note that the curve is symmetrical respect zero, so, 98% of the cases relied between the interval (μ - some value) and (μ + some value)].
From table attached, area = 0.49 when Z = 2.33. From data, σ = 0.4 oz and x = 6 oz (maximum capacity of the cup). Isolating x from the formula gives
Z = (x - μ)/σ
2.33 = (6 - μ)/0.4
μ = 6 - 2.33*0.4
μ = 5.068
This means that with a mean of 5 oz and a standard deviation of 0.4 oz, the machine will discharge a maximum of 6 oz in the 98% of the cases.
