Question

Solve this problem.

Five times a number z is greater than or equal to 60. Find z.


Select the correct answer.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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To solve the problem, we can set up the inequality:

5z ≥ 60

Then, divide both sides of the inequality by 5:

z ≥ 12

So, z is greater than or equal to 12.