Question

On a hike, each hiker carries the items shown (down below says what items and its weight). Write and interpret an expression in simplest form that represents that weight (in pounds) carried by x hikers,

3.4 lb sleeping bag,
4.6 lb backpack,
2.2 lb water bottle.

Expression: _____
The weight carried by each hiker is ______ pounds.

Answer 1

The wording of this question is vague. Are the numbers 3.4, 2.2, and 4.6 the weights in pounds (lbs) of the individual items carried by each hiker? I will assume that each of x hikers carries 3 items of weights 3.4, 2.2, and 4.6 lbs, and I will assume that you seek the total weight W carried by the group of x hikers.

W = (number of hikers)(pounds carried by each hiker) = x(3.4 + 2.2 + 4.6) lbs.

There is not much more i can tell you without additional information or clarification.

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