2007 CEMC Pascal Problems/Problem 2

Problem

Which of the following is the best estimate for the value of $x$ shown on the number line?

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$\text{ (A) }\ 1.3 \qquad\text{ (B) }\ -1.3 \qquad\text{ (C) }\ -2.7 \qquad\text{ (D) }\ 0.7 \qquad\text{ (E) }\ -0.7$

Solution 1

Using the number line, we can see that $x$ is between $-1$ and $-2$ and is slightly more than $-1.5$ . The only answer choice that works here is $\boxed {\textbf {(B) } -1.3}$

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2007 CEMC Pascal Problems/Problem 2

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Solution 1