Question

The variables a,b, and c are all integers and a+b+c=50. If a<0 and 0 13 years ago

Answer 1

I need help asap!>.<

Answer 2

well, you know that a will be negative...since it is asking for the minimum value of c i would try using -1 for a. 29 for b and then solving for c....that is if i read the question right!

Answer 3

@Hope_nicole correct :)

Answer 4

The answer choices are 16, 17,21, 22, and 25

Answer 5

because you want the minimum that C must be....so use the MAXIMUM that a and b can be...A can be -1...and B can be 29

so if -1 + 29 + c = 50
then 28 + c = 50

c = 22 :)

Answer 6

well if you plug in the number i said earlier you would have
-1+29+c=50
28+c=50
c=22!

Answer 7

yay! i got it^-^ thanks guys!♥

Answer 8

The minimum value of c occur when a and b have the greatest value.

We know that they are all integers, and b is in the interval 0 < b < 30, so the largest value for b is 29. c is in the interval, a < 0, so the largest value for a is -1. Now that we have the greatest values for b and a, we plug these in and solve for the smallest value of a.

a + (29) + (-1) = 50
a = 50 - 29 + 1
a = 22

Therefore, the smallest value for is 22.

Answer 9

anytime :)

Answer 10

@Thatyoungbuttercup

Answer 11

lemme know if you need anymore help :)