Three times the sum of half Carlita's age and 3 is at least 12. What values represent Carlita's possible age?

Answer 1

Let Carlita's age be represented by x.

According to the statement, three times the sum of half Carlita's age and 3 is at least 12.

So, the equation can be written as:

3 * (0.5x + 3) ≥ 12

Simplifying this inequality:

1.5x + 9 ≥ 12

Subtracting 9 from both sides:

1.5x ≥ 3

Dividing both sides by 1.5:

x ≥ 2

Therefore, Carlita's possible age can be any value greater than or equal to 2.