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QuestionA freight elevator starts with 15,893 lbs, adds 3,473 lbs, then removes 5,492 lbs. Find the weight $w$ using the right equation.
Options: $w=15,893-3,473+5,492$ $w=15,893-3,473-5,492$ $w=15,893+3,473-5,492$ $w=15,893+3,473+5,492$

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This equation can be simplified to $w =15,893 +3,473 -5,492$ So, the correct equation that could be used to solve for the amount of weight the freight elevator is holding after the container is taken off of it is $w =15,893 +3,473 -5,492$

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