Question

Translate the sentence into an inequality.

Twice the difference of a number and 6 is at least 27
Use the variable c for the unknown number

Answer 1

The answer to the inequality is c >= 19.5. This means that the unknown number, represented by the variable c, must be greater than or equal to 19.5 in order for the inequality to hold true.

Explanation:

Twice the difference of a number and 6 is at least 27

2 * (c - 6) >= 27

2c - 12 >= 27

2c >= 39

c >= 19.5

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