Respuesta :
(a)
Let's assume
the range of the lengths of the skirts is t inch
now, we are given
to change hems either up or down 2 inches
so, total change in length should be 2
so, we will have right side =2
the length of the skirts is 20 inch
this will be either greater or lesser to length of skirts
so, the difference between them will be t-20
so, we get
[tex]|t-20|=2[/tex]
(b)
now, we can find range
firstly, we will break absolute sign
[tex]|t-20|=-(t-20)[/tex] for t<20
[tex]|t-20|=(t-20)[/tex] for t>20
because value of |t-20| must be positive
so, we get
[tex]-(t-20)=2[/tex]
Multiply both sides by -1
[tex]-(t-20)\times -1=2\times -1[/tex]
[tex](t-20)=-2[/tex]
Add both sides by 20
[tex](t-20)+20=-2+20[/tex]
[tex]t=18[/tex]
[tex](t-20)=2[/tex]
Add both sides by 20
[tex](t-20)+20=2+20[/tex]
[tex]t=22[/tex]
so, the range of the lengths of skirts is
18 in to 22 in..........Answer
(c)
Firstly, we will find difference in height of the model
5 feet 9 inches [tex]=12\times 5+9=69in[/tex]
6 feet =[tex]12\times 6=72in[/tex]
now, we can find difference in height
[tex]=72-69=3in[/tex]
and we are given
difference in length of skirts =2 in
so, the difference in height is greater than the difference in length of skirts
so, the answer is NO