Solve the problem.
-The high temperature on December 12 in Tampa, FL ranges from $36 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$ to $84 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$. Using $\mathrm { F }$ as the variable, write an absolute value inequality that corresponds to this range.
A) $| F - 36 | \leq 48$
B) $| F - 24 | \leq 60$
C) $| F - 48 | \leq 36$
D) $| F - 60 | \leq 24$

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The midpoint of the range is 60, and the range extends 24 degrees above and below this midpoint, so the inequality is $| F - 60 | \leq 24$.

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