Question

The maximum weight allowed per car on The Twister carnival ride is 263 pounds. Your friend weighs 86 pounds. To be able to ride in a car together, how much can you weigh? Write and solve the inequality. A. x + 177 ≤ 263; at most 86 pounds B. x - 86 ≤ 263 at most 177 pounds C. x +86 ≤ 263; at most 177 pounds D. x + 86 ≤ 177; at most 263 pounds

Answer 1

Your weight:   x lb
Friend's wt.:  86 lb
Max wt. allowed:  263 lb

Then x + 86 ≤ 263, with x in lb.  You could weigh a max. of 177 lb and still be able to go on this ride.