The length of a pole is to be 6.5ft. the actual length of the pole may vary by as much as 0.02ft. write an absolute value inequality for the possible lengths of the pole.
a. | x + 6.5 | < 0.02 ft
b. |x - 6.5 | < _ 0.02ft
c. |x - 6.5| < 0.02 ft
d. |x + 6.5| < _ 0.02 ft

Melissa is purchasing a $160,000 home and her bank is offering her a 30-year mortgage at a 4.9% interest rate. in order to lower her monthly payment, melissa will make a 20% down payment and will purchase 3 points. what will her monthly mortgage payment be? a. $645.98 b. $650.46 c. $662.93 d. $606.69