One Variable Inequalities Notes and Worksheets - Lindsay Bowden - Free Printable

Final Answer:
The maximum number of boxes the boat can carry is 28.

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Explanation:
Let’s break it down step by step.

1. The boat can hold at most 1,000 pounds. That means total weight ≤ 1,000.

2. There’s already 300 pounds of equipment on the boat.

3. Each box weighs 25 pounds. Let’s say the number of boxes is “x”.

So, the total weight = 300 + 25x.

We want this to be less than or equal to 1,000:

→ 300 + 25x ≤ 1,000

Now, subtract 300 from both sides:

→ 25x ≤ 700

Now, divide both sides by 25:

→ x ≤ 28

That means the boat can carry at most 28 boxes.

(If you try 29 boxes: 300 + 25×29 = 300 + 725 = 1,025 — too heavy!)

So, the answer is 28.