Let n is an unknown number.
\The word two thirds of a number n added to six
represents
.
The word is at least
represents
.
The word Two thirds of a number n added to six is at least twenty - two
represents
.
The inequality is .
Apply subtraction property of inequality: If .
Subtract 6 from each side.
\Apply multiplication property of inequality: If .
Multiply each side by .
Cancel common terms.
\The solution set is .
Check:
\To check, substitute three different values for n into the original inequality: 24, a number less than 24, and greater than 24.
\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
.