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12 August, 04:09

The sum of two numbers is at least 8, and the sum of one of the numbers and 3 times the second number is no more than 15.

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  1. 12 August, 04:25
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    x≥4.5 y≤3.5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    let the first number be x

    and the second number be y

    the sum of the 2 numbers is at least 8

    for at least we make use of these symbol ≥

    x+y≥8

    the sum of the first and 3 times the second is not more than 15

    for no more than we make use of these symbol ≤

    x+3y≤15

    from equation 1 x≥ 8-y

    put x≥8-y in equation 2

    x+3y≤15

    8-y+3y≤15

    8+2y≤ 15

    2y≤15-8≤7

    y≤ 7/2 ≤ 3.5

    y≤3.5

    equate y≤3.5 back in x≥8-y

    x≥8-3.5 ≥4.5
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