Question

Consider the following 8 numbers, where one labelled

x
is unknown.

5
,


31
,


31
,


x
,


31
,


34
,


10
,


48


Given that the range of the numbers is 67, work out 2 values of
x
.

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = -19 or 72

Explanation:

The range of the given numbers is 5 to 48. In order for x to make the range be 67, the value of x must be 67 less than 48, or must be 67 greater than 5.

x is 48 -67 = -19

or

x is 5 +67 = 72