SOLUTION: KATHY IS STACKING ENCYCLOPEDIA VOLUMES ON A LIBRARY BOOKSHELF. EACH VOLUME IS 2.5 INCHES WIDE. THE SELF IS 48 INCHES WIDE. 2.5x < 48 2.5x > 48 48x < 2.5 48x > 2.5

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Question 158797: KATHY IS STACKING ENCYCLOPEDIA VOLUMES ON A LIBRARY BOOKSHELF. EACH VOLUME IS 2.5 INCHES WIDE. THE SELF IS 48 INCHES WIDE.
2.5x < 48
2.5x > 48
48x < 2.5
48x > 2.5
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.5x<48 is the proper equation.
x<48/2.5
x<19.2 or 19 volumes will fit.