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An airline charges an extra fee if a carry-on bag weighs more than 30 pounds. After packing, Lorrie’s carry-on weighs 21.2 pounds. The inequality represents the amount of weight Lorrie can add to the carry-on without going over the 30-pound limit. 21.2 + w less-than-or-equal-to 30 How much weight can Lorrie add to the carry-on without going over the 30-pound limit? less than 8.8 pounds more than 8.8 pounds no less than 8.8 pounds no more than 8.8 pounds

User Dmitry D
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Answer:

no more then 8.8

Explanation:

tell me if i am right or wrong plz

User Mark Mayo
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Answer:

No more than 8.8 lb

Explanation:

21.2 + w ≤ 30

Subtract 21.2 from each side

w ≤ 8.8

Lorrie can add no more than 8.8 lb.

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