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The sum of a number times 6 and 15 is at least 23. Translate sentence into an inequality

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Answer:


6x+15\geq 23

Explanation:

Let

x ----> the number

we know that

The word "at least" means "greater than or equal to"

6 times a number is the same that multiply the number by 6

so

The inequality that represent this situation is


6x+15\geq 23

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