Solve the problem.
-The average annual growth rate of a coral reef in inches satisfies the inequality $| x - 4.92 | \leq 2.24$. What range of growth corresponds to this inequality?
A) $[ 2.68,14.32 ]$
B) $[ 2.24,4.92 ]$
C) $[ 2.68,7.16 ]$
D) $[ 1.34,7.16 ]$

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The inequality $| x - 4.92 | \leq 2.24$ can be solved by splitting it into two cases: $x - 4.92 \leq 2.24$ and $x - 4.92 \geq -2.24$. Solving these gives $x \leq 7.16$ and $x \geq 2.68$, respectively. Therefore, the range of growth is $[ 2.68, 7.16 ]$.

Solve the Problem ∣x−4.92∣≤2.24| x - 4.92 | \leq 2.24∣x−4.92∣≤2.24 What Range of Growth Corresponds to This Inequality? A)

Solve the Problem $| x - 4.92 | \leq 2.24$ What Range of Growth Corresponds to This Inequality?
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