Chapter 8.7, Problem 48IP

To determine

Write an inequality to represent the situation and solve the inequality.

Answer to Problem 48IP

  $x+7\le 24$; The number is at most 17.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Seven more than a number is at most 24.

Concept Used:

Translate the sentence into an inequality.

Seven more than a number is at most 24.

Let the number be x

At most means the inequality symbol $\le$

The inequality: $x+7\le 24$

Calculation:

Let the number be x

The inequality: $x+7\le 24$

  $\begin{array}{l}x+7\le 24\\ x+7-7\le 24-7\\ x\le 17\end{array}$

Thus, the number is at most 17.