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These are the scores for two randomly selected lacrosse teams. Find the range of the number of goals scored by each team. Based on the range, which team has a more consistent number of goals scored?

This table shows the scores of two lacrosse teams across six games.
Lacrosse Team 1: 6 0 4 17 3 12
Lacrosse Team 2: 23 14 22 14 17 22
(2 points)
The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 1 is __. The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 2 is __. Based on the range, Lacrosse Team __ has a more consistent number of goals scored.

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To find the range for each lacrosse team, we need to subtract the minimum score from the maximum score for each team.

Lacrosse Team 1 Scores: 6, 0, 4, 17, 3, 12

  • Minimum score = 0
  • Maximum score = 17
  • Range = Maximum - Minimum = 17 - 0 = 17

Lacrosse Team 2 Scores: 23, 14, 22, 14, 17, 22

  • Minimum score = 14
  • Maximum score = 23
  • Range = Maximum - Minimum = 23 - 14 = 9

Now we can summarize the findings:

  • The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 1 is 17.
  • The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 2 is 9.

Since a smaller range indicates more consistency in the scores, we conclude that Lacrosse Team 2 has a more consistent number of goals scored.

Thus, filling in the blanks: The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 1 is 17. The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 2 is 9. Based on the range, Lacrosse Team 2 has a more consistent number of goals scored.