Question

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.

Answer 1

@EclipsedStar

Answer 2

@alejandro1300

Answer 3

@DDCamp

Answer 4

First: Can a dog have negative weight?

Answer 5

Second: does the weight have to be less than (<) 20lb, or does it have to be greater (>).

Answer 6

1st no 2nd < i think

Answer 7

@DDCamp

Answer 8

Good. So, we know that w can't be negative, and that w < 20.

Which answer does that leave us with?

Answer 9

a? @DDCamp

Answer 10

Yup!

Answer 11

@DDCamp

Answer 12

@DDCamp

Answer 13

@DDCamp

Answer 14

If it's just greater than (>), and not "greater than or equal to" (≥), the circle can't be filled in.

Answer 15

im confused what is it

Answer 16

@DDCamp @barbdewysveck1

Answer 17

I can't just give you an answer. That's against site policy and certainly won't help you learn on your own.

Answer 18

k dont get it at all

Answer 19

sorry i dont get it at all

Answer 20

So, the equation is:
\[k > 4.5\]
The symbol used here (>) means "is greater than."
This means that k can be anything greater than 4.5. Does that make sense?

Answer 21

yes

Answer 22

@DDCamp @barbdewysveck1

Answer 23

We show inequalities on a number line by shading in the possible solutions. Which graphs have numbers greater than 4.5 shaded in?

Answer 24

c and d

Answer 25

@DDCamp ?

Answer 26

@barbdewysveck1

Answer 27

@barbdewysveck1

Answer 28

@starlord6200

Answer 29

can u plz help @starlord6200

Answer 30

its a

Answer 31

can u plz help with some more?

Answer 32

no its c for this i meant a for the first question

Answer 33

can u help with some more plz ?

Answer 34

b

Answer 35

@starlord6200

Answer 36

d

Answer 37

do i get medals for this

Answer 38

thank u so so so much i got 100% thank u so so so much

Answer 39

np man