SOLUTION: 20 less than a number is at least 15

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Question 1208977: 20 less than a number is at least 15
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If you need a translation to Math, here it is

    n - 20 >= 15,


where "n" is "a number".


If you need a solution for "n", here it is

    n >= 15 + 20,


or, equivalently,

    n >= 35.

Solved.


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