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Twice the difference of a number and 2 is at least 17.

Solution

Tw i ce t h e d i ff ere n ce o f a n u mb er an d 2 i s a t l e a s t 17.

Solution

x \geq \frac{21}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 (x - 2) \geq 17

Solve for

x, 2 (x - 2) \geq 17 : x \geq \frac{21}{2}

x \geq \frac{21}{2}

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