Precalculus (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 013421742X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13421-742-0

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - 1.8 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - 1.8 Exercises - Page 168: 77

Answer

$[6.7,9.7]$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given $|x-8.2|\le 1.5$, we have $-1.5\le x-8.2 \le 1.5$ Step 2. Add $8.2$ to get $6.7\le x \le 9.7$ or $x\in [6.7,9.7]$ pounds.
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