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Define a variable, set up an inequality, and solve. Only algebraic solutions are accepted.

Ben wrestles in the 132 to 138-pound weight class. If he currently weighs 133 pounds, how much weight can he gain if he wishes to stay in the same class?

User Techie Joe
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Answer:

X is less than or equal to 5

Explanation:

I cant do the less than or equal to sign so I wrote it in words. Hope this helps :)

User Kovalsky Dmitryi
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Answer:

5 pounds

Explanation:

Let x represent Ben's weight gain.


138 \geq 133 + x\\

Subtract 133 from both sides


5 \geq x

Therefore, Ben can't gain more than 5 points if he wishes to stay in the same weight class.

User Gerald Versluis
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