x = number
at least means ≥
Eight times the sum of a number and 24 is at least 26 means:
8 ( x + 24 ) ≥ 26
8 ∙ x + 8 ∙ 24 ≥ 26
8 x + 192 ≥ 26
Subtract 192 to both sides
8 x ≥ - 166
x ≥ - 166 / 8
x ≥ - 2 ∙ 83 / 2 ∙ 4
x ≥ - 83 / 4
eight times the sun of a number and 24 is at least 26
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