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The sum of an integer and 12 more than half of this integer is at most 51 ?

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Answer:

  • x ≤ 26

Explanation:

Let the integer is x.

Convert the question into inequality and solve for x:

  • x + 0.5x + 12 ≤ 51
  • 1.5x ≤ 51 - 12
  • 1.5x ≤ 39
  • x ≤ 39/1.5
  • x ≤ 26
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