Question

In order to play in the bounce house at the party, children must weigh within 8 pounds of the 34

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 8 pounds.

b) [26,42]

c) $26 \leq w \leq 42$

d) Weight above 42 pounds, so she cannot.

Step-by-step explanation:

a. What is the margin of error?

Within 8 pounds, so margin of error of 8 pounds.

b. Express the acceptable weights as an interval.

34 - 8 = 26

34 + 8 = 42

[26,42]

c. Write an expression in the format to represent the interval.

$26 \leq w \leq 42$

d. Sally weighs 44 pounds. Can she play in the bounce house?

Weight above 42 pounds, so she cannot.