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15 minus a number is less than or equal to 8 times that number. what is the number?

Solution

15 min u s a n u mb er i s l ess t han or e q u a l t o 8 t im es t ha t n u mb er . w ha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

x \geq \frac{5}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

15 - x \leq 8 x

Solve for

x, 15 - x \leq 8 x : x \geq \frac{5}{3}

x \geq \frac{5}{3}

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