SOLUTION: My equation is: Five plus a number is at least 16 I dont have a clue,much less an answer if anyone can help me I would appreciate it:) Kia,14

Question 68948: My equation is:
Five plus a number is at least 16
I dont have a clue,much less an answer if anyone can help me I would appreciate it:)
Kia,14
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
My equation is:
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Let a number be x, usually the word "is" in these problems means equal
The phase "at least" means equal or greater than (=>)
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Five plus(+) a number is(=) at least(>) 16
5 + x => 16
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subtract 5 from both sides:
5 - 5 + x => 16 - 5
x => 11
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Check our solution, substitute 11 for x:
5 + 11 = 16
If x is greater than (>) say 12:
5 + 12 > 16,........17 is greater than 16 is a true statement, right?
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Did this give you a clue or two to this stuff??

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