To solve the inequality \( \frac{t}{2} - 1 \geq 1 \), we can follow these steps:
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Add 1 to both sides to isolate the term with \( t \): \[ \frac{t}{2} - 1 + 1 \geq 1 + 1 \] which simplifies to: \[ \frac{t}{2} \geq 2 \]
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Multiply both sides by 2 to solve for \( t \): \[ 2 \cdot \frac{t}{2} \geq 2 \cdot 2 \] which simplifies to: \[ t \geq 4 \]
The solution to the inequality is \( t \geq 4 \).
Graphing the Solution
On a number line, you can represent this solution by shading to the right of 4 to indicate that all numbers greater than or equal to 4 are included in the solution set. A closed circle at 4 denotes that 4 is included in the solution.
Here's a sketch of how you would graph it:
<-----o===========================>
4
- The "o" at 4 is filled in, indicating that 4 is included in the solution.
- The "===" indicates the shading for values greater than 4.