Which inequality best models the situation if variable t is the temperature in degrees Celsius? A severe weather warning is issued when temperatures fall below –18.5°C. Show the possible temperatures when the alert is issued. A. t –18.5 and t must be a positive number.

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Which inequality best models the situation if variable t is the temperature in degrees Celsius? A severe weather warning is issued when temperatures fall below –18.5°C. Show the possible temperatures when the alert is issued. A. t < –18.5 and t may be a negative number. B. t < –18.5 and t must be a positive number. C. t > –18.5 and t may be a negative number. D. t > –18.5 and t must be a positive number.

anonymous · Answer

Well the t has to be less then -18.5 right? so it cant be exactly 18.5, which is A and B. Then it asks if it can be negative or positive, and since it has to be below 18.5 it will be negative, so A :)

anonymous · Answer

thx