Question

Determine if the statement below is always true, sometimes true, or never true.

The sum of an integer and 10% of the integer is greater than or equal to the integer.

Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

The statement is true when the integer is positive and false when the integer is negative. Meaning sometimes true would be the answer.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

There are many integers that will satisfy the conditions mentioned. For example, -9 and -2 would satisfy both conditions. These integers are both greater than -10, and when added together, they equal -11, which is less than -10.