Miko is packing for a trip. The total weight of her luggage cannot exceed 200 pounds. She has 3 suitcases that weigh 57 pounds each and 2 sport bags that weigh 12 pounds each.

Write an expression for the total weight of the luggage.
a.
200 - 3(57) + 2(12)
c.
(57 + 12) x (2 + 3)
b.
(3 x 57) + (2 x 12)
d.
200 - 158

Question

Miko is packing for a trip.  The total weight of her luggage cannot exceed 200 pounds.  She has 3 suitcases that weigh 57 pounds each and 2 sport bags that weigh 12 pounds each.

Write an expression for the total weight of the luggage.
a.
200 - 3(57) + 2(12)
c.
(57 + 12) x (2 + 3)
b.
(3 x 57) + (2 x 12)
d.
200 - 158

tonybush205 · Answer

@MissSmartiez

misssmartiez · Answer

Use the signalling words.

misssmartiez · Answer

'The total weight of her luggage cannot exceed 200 pounds. '

there is going to be adding and or subtracting in this.

tonybush205 · Answer

would the answer be b

misssmartiez · Answer

Lets see, does it exceed over 200? Let us do PEMDAS.

(3 x 57=171) + (2 x 12=24)

What is 171 + 24

tonybush205 · Answer

195

misssmartiez · Answer

I'd go with B then, not sure, but that seems like the most accurate choice.

tonybush205 · Answer

ok how much longer do u plan on being on this site

misssmartiez · Answer

Um, a long time c:??

tonybush205 · Answer

ok because i have to go for like 30 min when i get back is it ok if i tag u in some more questions

misssmartiez · Answer

(Medal the person whom has helped you out, by pressing the best response by their name tag, and close out the poll if I have helped you.)

Ok, if something happens that causes me to log off, I will email you.

tonybush205 · Answer

ok