Question

ten less than twice a number is equal to a least 52. what are all the possiable values of the number? write an inequality that could be used to solve this problem. use the letter x as the variable and write write the inequality so that the x term comes first. do not solve the inequality.

Answer 1

Interpret "equal to a least 52" as "at least 52." "Ten less than twice a number" is 2x − 10.

Inequality: 2x − 10 ≥ 52

(Do not solve — the possible values of x are those that satisfy this inequality.)