On our first quiz Juan scored 82. Use a compound inequality to show the possible score x he got on his second test, if the average is strictly between 74 and 80
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Answer:
We determine the minimum and maximum scores that Juan needs to get in order to be within the strict average range. We let x be his score.minimum:
74 = (82 + x) / 2
The value of x from the equation is equal to 66.
maximum:
80 = (82 + x )/2
The value of x from the equation is equal to 78.
Hence, Juan's score should fall between 66 and 78, inclusive.
Answer: 66 ≤ x ≤ 78
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