Write inequalities to represent the situations below. The cruising speed of the bullet train will be no less than 130 miles per hour. Use s to represent the train's cruising speed (in miles per hour). The cargo of the truck weighs less than 2,600 pounds. Use w to represent the weight (in pounds) of the cargo.

Write inequalities to represent the situations below. The cruising speed of the bullet train will be no less than 130 miles per hour. Use s to represent the train's cruising speed (in miles per hour). The cargo of the truck weighs less than 2,600 pounds. Use w to represent the weight (in pounds) of the cargo.

Big Ideas Math A Bridge To Success Algebra 1: Student Edition 2015

1st Edition

ISBN:9781680331141

Author:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Publisher:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Chapter2: Solving Linear Inequalities

Section2.3: Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication Or Division

Problem 31E

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