Question

On a hike, each hiker carries the items shown. Write an expression in simplest form that represents the weight (in pounds) carried by x hikers. Interpret the expression.

Answer 1

X= hikers P= pounds carried in items or gear X divided by P = amount of pounds of items each hiker carries.

Answer 2

The items here are the following:

a 3.4 lb sleeping mat

a 4.6 lb camping bag

a 2.2 lb water bottle

The expression is 3.4x + 4.6x + 2.2x

8.0 + 2.2 = 10.2 x

The 10.2 pounds is the weight for each hiker. Meaning, this is the weight carried by each x hikers.