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Translate the sentence into an inequality.

Three times the sum of a number and 18 is at least 28.

Use the variable y for the unknown number.

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Explanation:

3(y + 18) ≥ 28

3y + 54 ≥ 28

3y ≥ 28-54

3y ≥ -26

y ≥ -26/3

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