Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Algebra: Equations and Inequalities - 6.4 Linear Inequalities in One Variable - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 383: 8

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

The statement β€œthe sum of \[x\]and \[6%\,\text{of}\,x\] is at least \[80\]” is modeled as \[\begin{align} & x+\frac{6}{100}x\ge 80 \\ & x+0.06x\ge 80 \\ \end{align}\] The given statement is true.
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