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The sum of two times a number and -2 is at least 8

how can I solve it plz help

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To solve, your equation would be 2x - 2 >/= 8. You add 2 to both sides, getting 2x >/= 10. Then divide by two on both sides, your answer would be x >/= 5. (x is greater than or equal to 5).
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