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What is the least possible value of the sum | x - 1 | + | x - 1.5 | + | x - 2 | + | x - 2.5 | + | x - 3 |?

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If x = 2

1 + .5 + 0 + .5 + 1 = 3

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+36916

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Best Answer

If x = 2

1 + .5 + 0 + .5 + 1 = 3

ElectricPavlov Jun 1, 2021

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This graph confirms EP's answer .......

CPhill Jun 1, 2021

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