Which inequality best models the situation if variable w is the weight of dogs that would be allowed? An apartment complex allows small dogs that weigh less than 20 pounds. Show the possible weights of dogs that would be allowed. A. w 20 and w may be a negative number.

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Which inequality best models the situation if variable w is the weight of dogs that would be allowed? An apartment complex allows small dogs that weigh less than 20 pounds. Show the possible weights of dogs that would be allowed. A. w < 20 and w must be a positive number. B. w < 20 and w may be a negative number. C. w > 20 and w must be a positive number. D. w > 20 and w may be a negative number.

anonymous · Answer

@iGreen @texaschic101

texaschic101 · Answer

less then 20 lbs
w < 20......and I am not sure if  it can be a negative number..because  I do not know any dogs that weigh below 0 lbs...lol.

igreen · Answer

'w' is the weight of dogs that would be allowed

"that weigh less than 20 pounds"

anonymous · Answer

so a

igreen · Answer

Yep, you got it.

igreen · Answer

It has to be positive, because like @texaschic101 said, you can't have a negative number of pounds.