Question

write inequalities to represent the situations below.
the cargo of the truck weighs no more than 2,100 pounds.
use w to represent the weight (in pounds) of the cargo.

the temperature inside the lab refrigerator is less than 45 °f.
use t to represent the temperature (in °f) of the refrigerator.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the first situation

The cargo weight \( w \) is no more than 2100 pounds, which means \( w \) is less than or equal to 2100. So the inequality is \( w \leq 2100 \).

Step2: Analyze the second situation

The temperature \( t \) inside the refrigerator is less than 45 \( ^\circ \)F, so the inequality is \( t < 45 \).

Answer:

For the cargo weight: \( w \leq 2100 \)
For the refrigerator temperature: \( t < 45 \)