In order to be elected to student council, Jeremy must have at least 50% of the current council members vote in his favor. If x represents the percent of favorable votes received, which inequality represents the percent of favorable votes that Jeremy needs for election to student council?

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26 November, 00:08

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Coleman Hawkins · Answer 1

x = % of favorable votes received

x has to be at least 50% = > 50% is the lower bound

=> x ≥ 50

Answer: x ≥ 50