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Charlene is a writer going on a trip. She is bringing several copies of her latest book in her suitcase. The suitcase itself weighs 5 pounds, and each book weighs 3 pounds. Her full suitcase can weigh no more than 50 pounds. Explain and defend if Charlene will be allowed to bring 20 books with her. Write an equation or inequality to represent the problem situation.

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Answer:

The answer is 5 + 3x ≤ 50

Explanation:

5 + 3x ≤ 50 - 5

3x ≤ 45

Divide by 3, x = 15

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