create an inequality that matches the story

Question

you need to read at least 45 pages from your english novel tonight. you have only read 27 so far. at least, how many more pages do you need to read?

Answer 1

you need to read min 45 pages. you have already read 27, denoting the number of pages you need to read more by x:

 

x+27≥45

x≥45-27

x≥18

 

you need to read at least 18 more pages, that's why you have a greater or equal sign (≥)