SOLUTION: one third of a number is added to eight, giving a result of at least 3.
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Question 865088: one third of a number is added to eight, giving a result of at least 3.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"one third of a number is added to eight, giving a result of at least 3" translates to
Solve for x
So the unknown number is at least -15 (ie it's either -15 or it's larger than -15)
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