Translate and solve the algebraic statement for the inequality described below:

“Six less than three times a number (n) is greater than or equal to 12.”

n ≥ 6

n ≥ 4

n ≥ 2

n ≥ 1

@Joel_the_boss
@cj49
@iGreen

Question

Translate and solve the algebraic statement for the inequality described below:

“Six less than three times a number (n) is greater than or equal to 12.”
 

 





 
 
  
n ≥ 6 


 




 
 
  
n ≥ 4 


 




 
 
  
n ≥ 2 


 




 
 
  
n ≥ 1 
 
@Joel_the_boss 
@cj49 
@iGreen

joel_the_boss · Answer

I think it might be the first one

cwrw238 · Answer

3n - 6 >= 12

cwrw238 · Answer

to solve add 6 to both sides
then divide both sides by 3

igreen · Answer

$3n - 6 \ge 12$

Add 6 to both sides:

$3n \ge 18$

Divide both sides by 3:

$n \ge 6$

anonymous · Answer

thanks

igreen · Answer

No problem.