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Six more than five times a number (x) is at least 21
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Six more than five times a number (x) is at least 21

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We need to turn this into an equation.
- "Five times a number (x)" means: 5x
- "Six more than" means: + 5
- "At least 21" means: ≥ 21
So: 5x + 6 ≥ 21
Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation: 5x ≥ 15
Divide both side of the equation by 5: x ≥ 3
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