Question

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Using a map, Clarisse measures the distance between the city in which she lives and her vacation destination to be 600 miles. She assumes that she may be off by 40 miles in her estimation.

What equation can Clarisse use to determine the minimum and maximum distance her city is from her vacation destination?

Answer 1

If x is the distance from the city to the vacation destination, she can use the equation |x-600|=40.