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Set 9: Linear Inequalities (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

A concert ticket costs at least $45but no more than \120. Which compound inequality represents the ticket price $$p$?

A.

45<p<12045 < p < 120

B.

45p12045 \leq p \leq 120

✓ Correct
C.

p45p \leq 45 or p120p \geq 120

D.

p<45p < 45 or p>120p > 120

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice B is the correct answer. Translating "at least" and "no more than" requires proper inequality symbols. 1. Lower bound: "At least $45" means p45p \geq 45 (includes 45) 2. Upper bound: "No more than $120" means p120p \leq 120 (includes 120) 3. Combine: 45p12045\leq p \leq 120 (both conditions with "and") Strategic Tip: "At least" = \geq (minimum), "at most"/"no more than" = \leq (maximum). Choice A is incorrect because it uses strict inequalities, excluding the boundary prices $45 and $120. Choice C is incorrect because it represents prices OUTSIDE the range using "or" logic, the opposite of what we want. Choice D is incorrect because it combines strict inequalities with "or", representing all prices except the range 45-120.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 45p12045\leq p \leq 120

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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