Question

A number x is at least -10. Twice a number y is more than 5/2

Answer 1

A number x is at least -10: X ≥ -10

X is *at least* -10, meaning that it will either be that or something greater.

Twice a number y is more than 5/2:
2y > 5/2

Two times y is the same as writing 2y. It says that this is greater than 5/2, thus the greater than sign.

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