Write an inequality for the given statement: the sum of three times a number and 6 is at least 12.

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Quellish · Answer 1 · 2017-03-02T15:03:34+0000

Answer:

$3n+6\geq 12$

Explanation:

Given :The sum of three times a number and 6 is at least 12.

To Find:Write an inequality for the given statement

Solution:

Let n be the number

So, 3 times of a number = 3n

Now Sum of three times of a number and 6 = 3n+6

Since we are given that the sum of three times a number and 6 is at least 12(i.e. equal to or greater than 12)

So, A.T.Q.

$3n+6\geq 12$

Thus an inequality for the given statement: the sum of three times a number and 6 is at least 12 is
$3n+6\geq 12$