Math Problem Statement

Cynthia rounds a number, x, to one decimal place. The result is 6.7. Write down the error interval for x.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to determine the error interval for xx when the rounded value is 6.7 to one decimal place.

When a number is rounded to one decimal place, the possible values for xx are within a range where the rounded result remains 6.7. This range is defined by:

6.65x<6.756.65 \leq x < 6.75

Here's the reasoning:

  1. Lower Bound: If xx is 6.65, rounding it to one decimal place gives 6.7.
  2. Upper Bound: If xx is 6.75, rounding it to one decimal place would result in 6.8.

Thus, the error interval for xx is: 6.65x<6.756.65 \leq x < 6.75

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Additional Questions:

  1. What is an error interval, and why is it useful?
  2. How would this interval change if rounding to two decimal places?
  3. What happens to the interval if the rounded value is a whole number?
  4. How do we determine rounding intervals for negative numbers?
  5. What if the question asked for a rounded value of 6.8 instead?

Tip: Always check both the lower and upper bounds when calculating error intervals, especially in rounding-based questions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rounding
Error Interval

Formulas

Lower bound: rounded value - 0.05
Upper bound: rounded value + 0.05

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8