Solve the problem.Without using a calculator, explain why 2? must be greater than 8 but less than 16.

What will be an ideal response?


Since 3? < 4, 23? < 24; that is 2? is greater than 23 (or 8), but less than 24 (or 16). This is true because 2x is an increasing function.

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A. 8 B. 8? C. 4? D. 2.5?

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Factor.x2 + 121

A. (x + 11)2 B. (x - 11)2 C. (x - 11)(x + 11) D. Not possible

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Insert the symbol < or > between the pair of numbers. ___ 

A. < B. >

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