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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Suppose you select a number in the interval from 1/2 to 3/4 and a number in the interval from 3/4 to 1 1/4. What is the least their sum can be? What is the greatest their sum can be? Explain your reasoning. (Note: The numbers 1/2 and 3/4 are included in the interval from 1/2 to 3/4.)

OpenStudy (rulnick):

5/4 is least, 2 is most.

OpenStudy (rulnick):

... the sum of the two left endpoints is the min, the sum of the two right endpoints is the max.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

OpenStudy (rulnick):

welcome

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait.. 5/4 ? isnt that an improper fraction? x)

OpenStudy (rulnick):

Yes. It equals 1 1/4.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh. okay.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

THANkkks

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