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put this solution on YOUR website!one number is two less than a second number. If you take one-half of the first number and increase it by the second number, the result is at least 41. Find the least possible value for the second number.
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Write an equation for each statement:
"one number is two less than a second number.
x = "one number"
and
(x+2) = "a second number"
;
" If you take one-half of the first number and increase it by the second number, the result is at least 41."
.5x + (x+2) => 41
1.5x + 2 = 41
1.5x = 41 - 2
1.5x = 39
x =
x => 26
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Find the least possible value for the second number.
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Least value: 26 + 2 = 28
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Check solution in statement
"one-half of the first number and increase it by the second number, the result is at least 41.
.5(26) + 28 = 41
