Question

Each of 7 kittens, weighs less than 3.5 ounces. Find all the possible values of the combined weights of the kittens. 7th grade math please help, also just need the answer no explanation thx

Answer 1

7*(1*w) < 7*(3.5)

Explanation:

Let's use w to symbolize the weight of kittens. Given by the statement "each kitten weighs less than 3.5 ounces" we know that

1*w < 3.5

We can multiply both sides of the inequality by 7 to determine the total weights

7*(1*w) < 7*(3.5)

7*w < 24.5

Since there are 7 kittens, the combined weight of the kittens is 7w, therefore the above expression could be read as "The combined weight of the kittens is less than 24.5 ounces"

Answer 2

Let's use w to symbolize the weight of kittens. Given by the statement "each kitten weighs less than 3.5 ounces" we know that

1*w < 3.5

We can multiply both sides of the inequality by 7 to determine the total weights

7*(1*w) < 7*(3.5)

7*w < 24.5

Since there are 7 kittens, the combined weight of the kittens is 7w, therefore the above expression could be read as "The combined weight of the kittens is less than 24.5 ounces"