Respuesta :
(3x/4) - 9 > 42
that > should be underlined to get the "or equal" in there
that > should be underlined to get the "or equal" in there
Answer
x ≥ 68
Explanation
let that number be x.
(3/4) of x = (3/4) × x
= 3x/4
Decrease 3x/4 by 9,
3x/4 - 9
This expression is at least 42,
∴ 3x/4 - 9 ≥ 42
3x - 36 ≥ 168
3x ≥ 168 + 36
3x ≥ 204
x ≥ 68