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Pre-Algebra 2-6 Inequalities Name:Guided Practice: Write and solve an inequality for each.1. A small boat is rated to carry up to 1,350 pounds. How many150-pound adults can the boat carry?.RIeStreaks

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\begin{gathered} \text{Let:} \\ x=\text{Number of adults} \\ \text{The boat can carry up to 1350 pounds, so:} \\ 150x\leq1350 \\ x\leq(1350)/(150) \\ x\leq9 \end{gathered}

The boat can carry 9 150-pound adults

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