Math Problem Statement

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I have four number cards. The median is 5. If the range is 13, what are the missing numbers?

Solution

Let's solve this step by step:

  1. Given Information:

    • There are four number cards: 1, 4, and two unknowns (let's call them xx and yy).
    • The median is 5.
    • The range is 13.
  2. Understanding Median:

    • Since there are four cards, the median is the average of the second and third numbers when the cards are arranged in ascending order.
    • This means that 4+x2=5\frac{4 + x}{2} = 5, which gives 4+x=104 + x = 10 and x=6x = 6.
  3. Understanding Range:

    • The range is the difference between the largest and smallest numbers. The smallest number is 1, and the largest number must be yy.
    • So, y1=13y - 1 = 13, which gives y=14y = 14.

Thus, the missing numbers are x=6x = 6 and y=14y = 14.

The complete set of numbers is: 1,4,6,1, 4, 6, and 1414.

Would you like a detailed explanation or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How is the median calculated when there is an even number of data points?
  2. How does changing the median affect the other numbers in a set?
  3. Can you find the mean of the set 1,4,6,141, 4, 6, 14?
  4. What happens to the range if the largest number in the set changes?
  5. How would the solution change if the range were a different number?

Tip: Always arrange data in ascending order when calculating the median and range.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Median
Range
Algebra
Number Sequences

Formulas

Median for an even set: Median = (Second Number + Third Number) / 2
Range: Range = Largest Number - Smallest Number

Theorems

Basic properties of median and range

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8