Question

The sum of twelve and a number is no greater than the sum of twice the number and negative eight. Write an inequality to model the statement

Answer 1

Answer: the sum of twelve and a number is not greater than the sum of twice the number and -8 ------------------- Let the number be "x": x + 12 <= 2x -8 x>= 20 -------------

Step-by-step explanation: One number is 12 more than another. The sum of the smaller number and twice the larger number is 39.