Question

Write a single or compound inequality for each scenario.

a. The scores on the last test ranged from 65% to 100%.
b. To ride the roller coaster, one must be at least 4 feet tall.
c. Unsafe body temperatures are those lower than 96℉ or above 104℉.

Answer 1

a) 0.65 ≤ × ≥ 1

b) 4 ≤ ×

c) 96 > × or × > 104

Step-by-step explanation:

We choose x as a variable for all cases

a) from 65% to 100% ⇒ 0.65 ≤ × ≥ 1

b) At least 4 feet tall ⇒ 4 ≤ ×

c) lower than 96℉ or above 104℉ ⇒ 96 > × or × > 104