Question

According to most medical doctors, a person’s normal body temperature should remain within 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit of 98.6°F. Which equation below can be used to determine the lowest and the highest body temperature that would be considered normal?

A. |t−0.5|=98.6

B. |t−98.6|=0.5

C. |t+0.5|=98.6

D. |t+98.6|=−0.5

Answer 1

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Answer:

B. |t−98.6|=0.5

Explanation:

You want the equation that says the positive difference from 98.6 is equal to 0.5. That equation is ...

|t−98.6| = 0.5