Question

A cyclist rides at an average speed of 31 miles per hour. The cyclist’s speed, s, can differ from the average by as much as 8 miles per hour. The absolute value inequality |31-s|<=8 represents this situation. If the compound inequality -x<=31-s and x>=31-s also represents this situation, what is the value of x in the compound inequality?
A.–8
B. – 8 or 8
C. 8
D. 8 and –8

Answer 1

The answer for this question is C.8

Answer 2

Answer:

C. 8

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