To define a variable, write and solve an inequality
Answer to Problem 5.2.8P
Variable is
The inequality can be expressed as
The value of the inequality is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Quotient of a number and -6 is at least 5.
Calculation:
Let the number be
Quotient of a number and -6 is equal to
It is also given that Quotient of a number and -6 is at least 5.
Therefore the inequality becomes:-
On multiplying both sides by (-6)
Solving it further
The final answer is
Therefore the number is less than or equal to -30.
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