Question

Twice the difference of a number and 9 is at least 17.

Answer 1

x ≥ 12.5

Explanation:

2(x-9) ≥ 17---Use Distributive Property

2x-18 ≥ 17

2x-18+18 ≥ 17+18

2x ≥ 25

2x/2 ≥ 25/2

x ≥ 12.5

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