Question

use vocabulary in writing write an equation or inequality to represent the following situation: 17 is at least 5 more than 3 times x. explain how you wrote your equation or inequality. use vocabulary from topic 2 in your explanation.

Explanation:

Step1: Translate "3 times x"

$3x$

Step2: Translate "5 more than 3 times x"

$3x + 5$

Step3: Translate "17 is at least 5 more than 3 times x"

$17\geq3x + 5$

Answer:

$17\geq3x + 5$