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Translate the following into an inequality and solve: Twice a number increased by 2 is at least 10.

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Twice a number increased by 2 is at least 10.

2 · n +2 ≥ 10

Solve:

2n + 2 ≥ 10

2n ≥ 8

n ≥ 4

As long as you pick a number that's 4 or greater, you'll satisfy that statement.

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