Question

Anne is 26 years older than her daughter, and the sum of their ages is at least 48. Which of the following inequalities, when solved, will give the possible ages of Anne's daughter?

Answer 1

A = 26 + D

A + D = 48

use substitution

(26 + D) + D = 48

26 + 2D = 48

2D = 22

D = 11 years old

find the inequality that will result in the daughter being 11

Answer 2

at least means greater than or equal to

Explanation:

therefore

Question 13 options:

2x + 26 ≥ 48 ----------->this is the correct answer

x + 26 > 48

x + 26 ≥ 48

2x + 26 > 48