the difference of three times a number and 16 is at least 8

Question

the difference of three times a number and 16 is at least 8

Answer 1

Let's translate this.

"a number" : x

"three times a number" : 3x

"the difference of three times a number and 16" : 3x - 16

"is at least 8" : ≥ 8

So: 3x - 16 ≥ 8.

Now that we've translated, let's solve:

Add 16 to both sides: 3x ≥ 24

Now divide both sides by 3:

x ≥ 8