The range of a set of numbers is calculated as:

$\text{Range} = \text{Maximum Value} - \text{Minimum Value}$

Given:

• Range = 7
• Maximum Value = 3

Let the Minimum Value be $x$. Using the formula:

$7 = 3 - x$

Solving for $x$:

$x = 3 - 7$

$x = -4$

Final Answer:

The minimum value is -4.

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Related Questions:

1. How is the concept of range applied in real-world data analysis?
2. If the minimum value was known, how would you find the maximum value?
3. What happens to the range if all numbers in the set are increased by 5?
4. How does the range compare to other measures of spread like variance?
5. Can two different sets of numbers have the same range but different distributions?

Tip: Always double-check the relationship between the range, maximum, and minimum values to avoid calculation errors!