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The sum of twice a number and 5 is at least 12. How do I write it?

User Carl K
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Answer:

3.5

Explanation:

let x represent the number.

twice the number = 2x

2x + 5 = 12

2x = 12-5

2x = 7 ; divide both sides by 2.

x = 3.5

User Jim Green
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:the sum of twice a no. means 2x + and 5 is at least 12 means that the question is 2x+5 =12

User Swarit Agarwal
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