Question

the sum of a number times 2 and 17 is at most 20
Use the variable c for the unknown number

Answer 1

The inequality that represents the given statement can be written as:

2c + 17 ≤ 20

To solve for c, we can simplify the inequality:

2c ≤ 3

And divide both sides by 2:

c ≤ 3/2

Therefore, the value of c is at most 3/2.