Let w represent the possible weights of boxes on a delivery truck. For this type of delivery, the weight of the box must be within 8 pounds of a standard lifting weight of 48 pounds. Write an inequality to describe the possible weights of boxes. A. |w – 48| ≥ 8 B. |w – 48| ≤ 8 C. |w – 48| –8

Question

Let w represent the possible weights of boxes on a delivery truck. For this type of delivery, the weight of the box must be within 8 pounds of a standard lifting weight of 48 pounds. Write an inequality to describe the possible weights of boxes.

A. |w – 48| ≥ 8
B. |w – 48| ≤ 8
C. |w – 48| < –8
D. |w – 48| > –8

ashley_f97 · Answer

A

ashley_f97 · Answer

It has to be less than or equal to 8

sydthekid913 · Answer

I got this question wrong the correct answer is B.