Question

Sam says the longest ski trail is more than three times the length of the shortest ski trail. Eli says it is less than three times the length. Who is correct? Explain.

Answer 1

Sam

Explanation:

Sam: Longest ski trail >3x x = shortest ski trail

Eli: Longest ski train< 3x

Sam is correct because the longest ski trail has to be greater than the shortest and it can't be less than.