Question

Write inequalities if the amount of of quarts of paint needs to be between 1 and 2 quarts

Answer 1

1 ≤ q ≤ 2

Explanation:

If q represents the number of quarts of paint needed, the requirement that it be between 1 and 2 can be written ...

1 ≤ q and q ≤ 2

These inequalities can be combined into one compound inequality:

1 ≤ q ≤ 2

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Additional comment

We have used the usual English language interpretation of "between", which allows the end values to be considered as part of the solution set. That is, 1 quart is sufficient to satisfy the need for "between 1 and 2."