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Clara is packing her suitcase for a flight. Her suitcase can weigh up to 50 pounds before she
has to pay an extra fee. Her suitcase weighs 30.5 pounds right now.
Let x represent how many more pounds Clara can pack in her suitcase without paying the
extra fee. Which inequality describes the problem?
30.5 + x 2 50
50 305
30.5 + x < 50
Solve the inequality. Then, complete the sentence to describe the solution.
more pounds in her suitcase without paying the extra
Clara can pack at most
fee.

Answer 1

• See below

Explanation:

Maximum weight with no extra fee = 50 pounds

Current weight = 30.5 pounds

Required inequality:

• 30.5 + x ≤ 50

Solve it:

• x ≤ 50 - 30.5
• x ≤ 19.5

Clara can pack extra 19.5 pounds without extra fee