You are ordering fast food for your family. The burgers you are ordering have a total of 13 grams of trans fat.† Fries have 6 grams of trans fat per order. Find a formula that gives the total grams T of trans fat in your order if you add f orders of fries to your hamburger order. How many orders of fries can you get if you want to limit your family's trans fat intake in this meal to 43 grams?

You are ordering fast food for your family. The burgers you are ordering have a total of 13 grams of trans fat.† Fries have 6 grams of trans fat per order. Find a formula that gives the total grams T of trans fat in your order if you add f orders of fries to your hamburger order. How many orders of fries can you get if you want to limit your family's trans fat intake in this meal to 43 grams?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations

Section2.5: Solve Linear Inequalities

Problem 2.119TI: Brenda’s best friend is having a destination wedding and the event will last three days. Brenda has...

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