Question

the elevator can accommodate at most 1500 lbs.Carl is transporting boxes that weigh 15lbs each. If carl weighs 170 lbs.Write an equation that can be used to determine the most number of boxes Carl can transport using the elevator

Answer 1

15x+170≤1500

Explanation:

it is at most 1500, so less than or equal to 1500, and the 15 lbs relies on the number of boxes so 15x and carl weighs 170 so that must be added, equaling to

15x+170≤1500