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Step-by-step explanation:

For any positive or negative a, when you square it, the answer is positive.

The square root symbol means the principal square root. For a positive number, the principal square root is positive. To make sure the square root is always non-negative, use absolute value.

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if she was to only spend a dollar she can get 1lb

step-by-step explanation:

c) the median for town a 30" is greater than the median for town b 25"

step-by-step explanation:

town a, median = q2 = 30

town b, median - q2 = 25

so the median for town a 30" is greater than the median for town b 25"