SOLUTION: Thrice a number decreased by 8 is at most -2.

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Question 1194235: Thrice a number decreased by 8 is at most -2.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Either system%283%28n-8%29%3C=-2%2Cor%2C3n-8%3C=-2%29. Your description does not distinguish between which inequality is really wanted.