Step-by-step explanation:
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The signs of the numbers in the problem matter because if a number is negative in the equation than you're answer could be negative. ex. -3/9= -3 but if the negative sign wasn't there than the answer would be wrong bc the answer would be positive.
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177 + s < = 0.20(1000)....where s = weight of the camping supplies
177 + s < = 200
s < = 200 - 177
s < = 23 <== so, at most, his camping supplies can weigh 23 lbs
That means the same as 3-17 so the answer is -14
The answer will be a) 11 b) 9