Write a compound inequality to describe "fresh gale" wind speeds."

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The term "fresh gale" on the Beaufort scale of wind force is defined as wind speeds ranging from 39 mi/hr to 46 mi/hr. A compound inequality to represent this range can be expressed as 39 < S < 46 for exclusive bounds. If the bounds are inclusive, the correct representation would be 39 ≤ S ≤ 46, utilizing the LaTeX notation for less than or equal to, which is '\le'.

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On my homework is says "On the Beaufort scale of wind force, the term "fresh gale" describes wind speeds from 39 mi/hr to 46 mi/hr. Write a compund inequality to describe "fresh gale" wind speeds."

Would an acceptable inequality be {S: 39 < S < 46} ?
 
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Well, if it's 39 to 46, not inclusive, you're right.

If it is inclusive, you'd have to change the "<" sign to "< (or equal to)."
 
In LaTex that would be "change the '<' sign to '[itex]\le[/itex]'.
 

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