Use the strategy for solving word problems, modeling the verbal conditions of the problem with a linear inequality. An elevator at a construction site

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2021-05-21

Use the strategy for solving word problems, modeling the verbal conditions of the problem with a linear inequality. An elevator at a construction site has a maximum capacity of 3000 pounds. If the elevator operator weighs 245 pounds and each cement bag weighs 95 pounds, how many bags of cement can be safely lifted on the elevator in one trip?

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curwyrm

curwyrm

Skilled2021-05-22Added 87 answers

Let's note: x=the number of bags of cement the can be safely lifted on the elevator in the same trip.
We have: 245+95x3000
We solve the inequality: 245+95x2453000245
95x<2755
x275595
x29

Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-10-12Added 2605 answers

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