The amount allowed in weight per bus is 221 pounds. My friend weighs 60 pounds. For us to ride in a car together how much can you weigh?
I wrote this solution. If it is right? if not could you show me the steps?
x + 60 < = 161; at most 221 pounds.
Is this right?
Your question makes no sense at all to me.
First you are talking about riding on a bus with a weight restriction???
Then all of a sudden you are riding together in a car ??
Missy: Your friend weighs 60 IBS
Your solution is almost correct, but there is a small mistake. Instead of "x + 60 < = 161," it should be "x + 60 <= 221."
Here's the correct explanation and solution:
To find out how much you can weigh in order to ride in a car together with your friend, you need to subtract your friend's weight (60 pounds) from the maximum weight limit allowed per bus (221 pounds). This will give you the remaining weight that can be allocated for you.
Let's represent your weight as "x." According to the given information, the total weight (x + 60) should be less than or equal to the weight limit (221 pounds).
The correct inequality would be:
x + 60 <= 221
Now, to find your maximum weight, you can solve this equation by isolating "x" on one side.
Start by subtracting 60 from both sides:
x <= 221 - 60
Simplify:
x <= 161
Therefore, the correct solution is:
x <= 161
This means that your weight, "x," should be less than or equal to 161 pounds in order for you and your friend to ride in a car together without exceeding the weight limit.