Exploring Temperature & Speed: Absolute Value in Real Life

A temperature is recorded as -5 degrees Celsius. If the temperature can vary by at most 3 degrees, what is the range of possible temperatures?

• -10 degrees Celsius to -6 degrees Celsius

• -5 degrees Celsius to -2 degrees Celsius

• The range of possible temperatures is from -8 degrees Celsius to -2 degrees Celsius.

• -3 degrees Celsius to 0 degrees Celsius

A car's speed is measured at 60 km/h. If the speed can vary by 10 km/h, what is the range of speeds the car could be traveling?

• 30 km/h to 50 km/h

• 50 km/h to 70 km/h

• 40 km/h to 60 km/h

• 70 km/h to 90 km/h

A student scored 75 on a test. If the score is within 8 points of the average score, what is the range of average scores?

• 60 to 70

• 67 to 83

• 50 to 100

• 80 to 90

A store has a sale where prices can fluctuate by $15 from the original price of $50. What is the range of possible sale prices?

• $45 to $55

• $35 to $65

• $20 to $40

• $30 to $50

A hiker is at an elevation of 200 meters. If the elevation can change by 50 meters, what is the range of possible elevations?

• 150 to 250 meters

• 50 to 150 meters

• 100 to 300 meters

• 200 to 400 meters

A basketball player has a shooting percentage of 80%. If this percentage can vary by 5%, what is the range of possible shooting percentages?

• 75% to 85%

• 80% to 90%

• 65% to 75%

• 70% to 80%

A plant grows at a rate of 2 cm per week. If the growth can vary by 1 cm, what is the range of possible growth rates?

• 1 cm to 3 cm per week

• 2 cm to 4 cm per week

• 0 cm to 2 cm per week

• 1 cm to 5 cm per week

A runner completes a race in 25 minutes. If the time can vary by 3 minutes, what is the range of possible completion times?

• 19 to 23 minutes

• 20 to 26 minutes

• 24 to 30 minutes

• 22 to 28 minutes

A phone plan costs $30 per month. If the cost can vary by $5, what is the range of possible monthly costs?

• $20 to $30

• $30 to $40

• $15 to $25

• $25 to $35

A factory produces 1000 units of a product. If production can vary by 200 units, what is the range of possible production levels?

• 1000 to 1400 units

• 800 to 1200 units

• 900 to 1100 units

• 600 to 800 units