Sorry if my writing is a bit sloppy, but I hope this helps.
The larger the MAD, the less relevant is the mean as an indicator of the values within the set.
Answer:
8.5 hope this helps sorry if its wrong :3
Step-by-step explanation:
We have x^2 + 2 · x · (11/2) + (11/2)^2 = - 24 + (11/2)^2;
Then, ( x + 11/2 )^2 = -24 + 121/4;
( x + 11/2 )^2 + 96/4 - 121/4 = 0;
( x + 11/2 )^2 - 25 / 4 = 0;
( x + 11/2 )^2 - (5/2)^2 = 0;
( x + 11/2 - 5/2)·( x + 11/2 + 5/2 ) = 0;
( x + 6/2 )·( x + 16/2 ) = 0;
( x + 3 )· ( x + 8 ) = 0;
x = - 3 or x = -8;
The first choice is the correct answer.
