Question

2. Three times some number, decreased by five is no less than 16.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

The equation is written as: $3x-5\geq 16$

You can make it a 2 step equation.

$3x-5\geq 16$

16+5=21

$3x\geq 21$

21/3

Answer 2

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         3 times some number decreased by 5 is no less than 16.

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3n-5≥16

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              First, notice it says "no less than 16"

So the expression can't be less than 16, so it's greater than or equal to 16.

Now, let the number be n.

Multiply 3 times n:

3n

"Decreased by 5" means you subtract 5:-

3n-5

Inequality:- 3n-5≥15

Solve:

3n-5≥15

3n≥15+5

3n≥20

n≥20/3

Good luck.

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