Adina had a baby that weighed less than 25% her body weight. If Adina weighs 8 kg, what inequality represents how much the baby weighs?

Question

What are 5 possible numbers that could be a solution to how much the baby weighs?

Answer 1

Let A = 8 kg   

 

       B_max = weight threshold of baby = 0.25 (A) = 0.25 * 8 = 2 kg
 

In terms of functional inequality, B (baby weight) must be LESS than B_max

 

             B < B_max < 2 kg , meaning that B < 2

 

* In terms of a range of values, 0 < B < 2 because the minimum baby weight will not be 0 kg or less. *  Any 5 values (i.e. B=1, B=1.75, etc.) within this range are considered to be solutions for possible baby weights.