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7 April, 06:55

A small airplane can carry less than 1,050 pounds of luggage and mail. The mail for the day weighs 490 pounds. If each passenger brings 70 pounds of luggage, what is the greatest possible number of passengers that can be taken?

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  1. 7 April, 10:09
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    The greatest number of passengers they can take is 8.
  2. 7 April, 10:49
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    70x + 490=1050

    -490 - 490/

    70x = 560

    divide both sides by 70

    x = 8

    8 passengers
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