Question

The equation | - 251 = 3 can be used to determine the maximum and minimum

number of flower seeds possible in a package. Which of the following best
represents the minimum and maximum number of seeds?
A)min=22, max=28
B)min=22, max =25
C)min=3, max=25
D)min=25, max=28

Answer 1

The correct minimum and maximum number of seeds possible in a package, as determined by the equation <| - 251 = 3, are min=22 and max=28.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation <| - 251 = 3 can be used to determine the maximum and minimum number of flower seeds possible in a package. To solve the equation, we consider two cases for the absolute value:

• If -25I = 3, then I = -3. However, the number of seeds cannot be negative, so this solution is not physically meaningful.
• If -25I = -3, then I = 1/25.

Now, considering that I represents the possible deviation from a standard quantity, we add and subtract this deviation from that standard quantity of seeds (let's assume it to be 25 since the equation suggests a base quantity of 25 and deviations from it). Thus:

• Maximum number of seeds = 25 + 3 = 28
• Minimum number of seeds = 25 - 3 = 22

Therefore, the correct representation of the minimum and maximum number of seeds is min=22, max=28, which corresponds to option A).