Solve the following system by any method–3x 5y = –94x 8y = 12

A. The inequalities are:

B. No, the total being added is 14 pounds, which is not a solution to the inequality.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Solving (a): Expression that represent the possible additional weight

Represent the additional weight with w

When w is added to the weight of the bag it must not be more than 50;

Not more than means less than or equal to

This is represented by

or

Make w the subject

Solving (b): If 9lb and 5lb is added to the bag, will it go overweight?

First, we need to solve the inequality in (a)

This means that additional weights must not exceed 12 pounds

Adding 9lb and 5lb, we have:

14 pounds is more than 12 pounds.

Hence: option B answers the question