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) About Me  (Show Source):
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"one third of a number is added to eight, giving a result of at least 3" translates to x%2F3+%2B+8+%3E=+3


Solve for x


x%2F3+%2B+8+%3E=+3


x%2F3%3E=+3-8


x%2F3%3E=+-5


x%3E=+-5%2A3


x%3E=+-15


So the unknown number is at least -15 (ie it's either -15 or it's larger than -15)