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Solving Absolute Value Equations — Unit test

Question 14 of 25 • FL-1200310-Algebra 1 A

Kari and Samantha have determined that their water-balloon launcher works best when they launch the balloon at an angle within 3 degrees of 45 degrees. Which equation can be used to determine the minimum and maximum optimal angles of launch, and what is the minimum angle that is still optimal?

Answer
A
|x – 3| = 45; minimum angle: 42 degrees
B
|x – 3| = 45; minimum angle: 45 degrees
C
|x – 45| = 3; minimum angle: 42 degrees
D
|x – 45| = 3; minimum angle: 45 degrees
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