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Inequalities

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Read the article about Body Mass Index (BMI) on page 151 of Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. Use the formula given using pounds and inches for finding the BMI at the end of the first paragraph in order to find the four intervals the article mentions:

o17 ing. In the body of your essay, please make sure to include:

oYour solution to the above problem, making sure to include all mathematical work

oA discussion on the computed weight ranges and some reasons why they could be misleading

oAn evaluation of the regions outside of the probably not overweight range using both set notation and interval notation. Include a simple graph of the regions. (See Instructor Guidance example for some ideas of how to do this.)

oThe incorporation of the following five math vocabulary words into your discussion. Use bold font to emphasize the words in your writing (Do not write definitions for the words; but integrate them into your discussion.):

Inequality

Equivalent

Compound inequality

Interval

Infinity

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