Solve the problem.Suppose a person can measure the length of a board to within  inches. A board is measured to be 20 inches. Write an absolute value inequality which describes the possible range of values for the true length, L, of the board. Solve the inequality.

A.  ? 20
The board could actually be between 20 inches and  inches long.
B.  ? 
The board could actually be between  inches and  inches long.
C.  ? 20
The board could actually be between  inches and   inches long.
D.  ? 
The board could actually be between  inches and   inches long.


Answer: D

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