Question

Let w represent the possible weights of boxes on a delivery truck. For this type of delivery, the weight of the box must be within 8 pounds of a standard lifting weight of 48 pounds. Write an inequality to describe the possible weights of boxes.

A. |w – 48| ≥ 8
B. |w – 48| ≤ 8
C. |w – 48| < –8
D. |w – 48| > –8

Answer 1

The answer is B. |w – 48| ≤ 8.

w - the weight of the box
The weight of the box must be within 8 pounds: w ≤ 8
The weight of the box must be within 8 pounds of a standard lifting weight of 48 pounds: |w – 48| ≤ 8