Question

A red block and a blue block are on a scale. The red block weights 9 ounces. The total weight of both blocks is at most 16 ounces. Which inequality best repesents b the possible weight of the blue block in one ounces?

Answer 1

The best inequality that represents the possible weight of the blue block is "0 ≤ b ≤ 7".

Explanation:

Let's call the weight of the blue block "b" in ounces. The total weight of both blocks is at most 16 ounces, so we can write the inequality:

9 + b ≤ 16

To solve for b, we can subtract 9 from both sides:

b ≤ 7

So the possible weight of the blue block is at most 7 ounces. We can write this as the inequality:

0 ≤ b ≤ 7

Therefore, the best inequality that represents the possible weight of the blue block is "0 ≤ b ≤ 7".