A number is doubled, then decreased by 13.7. The result is greater than 125.28. What is the smallest integer that satisfies this

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Elina [12.6K] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-12T07:47:23+03:00

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Answer:

x > 69.49

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write out equation

2x - 13.7 > 125.28

Step 2: Add 13.7 to both sides

2x > 138.98

Step 3: Isolate <em>x </em>by dividing both sides by 2

x > 69.49

So <em>x</em> has to be greater than 70 in order to fit into the question context.