Concept explainers
(a)
Write an expression to represent how much more Atlas charges than Mid − Atlantic for shipping an item.
(a)
Answer to Problem 5GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The cost of shipping an item that weighs x pounds from Charlotte to Chicago for Atlas Service is $(4x+2.80) and for Mid − Atlantic Service is $(3x+1.25).
Concept Used:
Atlas Service charges more than Mid − Atlantic Service
Calculation:
An expression to represent how much more Atlas charges than Mid − Atlantic for shipping an item is:
Thus, an expression to represent how much more Atlas charges than Mid − Atlantic for shipping an item is:
(b)
If an item weighs 2 pounds, find how much more does Atlas charge for shipping it?
(b)
Answer to Problem 5GP
Atlas Service charges
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The cost of shipping an item that weighs x pounds from Charlotte to Chicago for Atlas Service is $
Concept Used:
An expression to represent how much more Atlas charges than Mid − Atlantic for shipping an item is:
Calculation:
The extra amount of charge for Atlas Service than Mid − Atlantic Service
The Atlas Service changes
An item weighs
Atlas Service charges
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