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It takes at least 9 players to form a baseball team. So far, 5 players have joined the Blue Jays baseball team.
Let x represent how many more players need to join. Which inequality describes the problem?
Solve the inequality. Then, complete the sentence to describe the solution.
At least
more players need to join.

Answer 1

The inequality that describes the problem is x ≥ 9 - 5.

Simplifying the inequality, we have x ≥ 4.

Therefore, at least 4 more players need to join the Blue Jays baseball team.