Question

Three more than a number j is at most 12

Answer 1

j + 3 ≤ 12

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Solution, Explanation, & Check part below

Explanation:

1. Isolate variable by doing the inverse operation which is subtracting 3 on both sides of the equation.

j + 3 ≤ 12

- 3 - 3

j ≤ 9

j can be any number that is less than 9 or equal to 9.

Check:

9 + 3 ≤ 12

12 ≤ 12

12 is equal to 12 ✓