Question

Translate the sentence into an inequality.Twice the difference of a number and 10 is at least 17.Use the variable x for the unknown number.

Answer 1

Azari, this is the solution to the exercise:

Let x to represent the unknown number.

Twice the difference of x and 10 is at least 17

2(x - 10) > = 17

2x - 20 >= 17

2x >= 17 + 20

2x >= 37

In consequence, the inequality that represents this sentence is:

2x >= 37