Chapter SH, Problem 5.6EP

To determine

To solve the three times a number is greater than or equal to the sum of two times number and 12.

  

Answer to Problem 5.6EP

Solution set: {x|x>12 and x=12}

The graph of inequalityon number line is given below

  

Interval notation:

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The three times a number is greater than or equal to the sum of two times number and 12

Calculation:

Inequality

  

Using substraction property

Substract 2x both sides of inequality

  

On solving.

  

Solution set: {x|x>12 and x=12}

The graph of inequalityon number line is given below

  

Interval notation: