Let n is the unknown number.
\The word twice a number n increased by 4
represents
.
The word is at least
represents
.
The word 10 more than the number n
represents
.
The word Twice a number n increased by 4 is at least 10 more than the number n
. represents
.
The inequality is .
Apply subtraction property of inequality: If .
Subtract n from each side.
\Apply commutative property of addition: If .
Subtract 4 from each side.
\.
The solution set is .
Check:
\To check, substitute three different values for n into the original inequality: 6, a number less than 6, and greater than 6.
\Let three values are .
If then
(This is false)
If then
(This is true)
If then
(This is true)
The inequality is and the solution set is
.