The word sum
represent the addition operation and its symbol is
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The word is greater than or equal
represent the symbol
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The word Twice the sum of x and 8
represent the expression
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The word Twice the sum of x and 8 is greater than or equal to
represent the inequality
.
The inequality is and solve for x.
Apply division property of inequality: if then
.
Divide each side by 2.
\Cancel common terms.
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Apply subtraction property of inequality: If then
.
Subtract 8 from each side.
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The solution of the inequality is and its graph is
The closed circle means that 10 is a solution of the inequality.
The solution of the inequality is
and its graph is