Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 2 - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities - 2.4 Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.4 Exercises - Page 173: 24

Answer

$\geq$

Work Step by Step

The phrase "not less than" designates a least possible value of an amount. Therefore the amount must be equal to or greater than the least possible value. In this situation, the greater than or equal to symbol is used.
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