Question

In a problem it says that x is "at most –5." What does this mean?

Answer 1

that means x is less than or equal to -5. it can not be greater than -5

Answer 2

\[x \le-5\]

Answer 3

X<=-5 like t

Answer 4

this

Answer 5

@nikato

Answer 6

yea, thats right

Answer 7

An engine piston has a diameter of 9.2 cm, with a tolerance of 0.01 cm. Which absolute value inequality represents the range of values for the diameter of the piston?

Answer 8

can you help me in this one @nikato

Answer 9

so with the same thing, i think. the piston thing has to be within 0.01 difference from 9.2

Answer 10

so which 2 numbers are 0.1 greater than 9,2 and 0.1 less than 9.2

Answer 11

9,2

Answer 12

@nikato

Answer 13

|x – 0.01| <= 9.2

Answer 14

i think its the other way around. switch the 9.2 and 0.01

Answer 15

|x – 9.2| <= 00.1

Answer 16

@nikato

Answer 17

correct