Translate the sentence into an inequality.

Six subtracted from the product of
2 and a number is at least 18

Use the variable y for the unknown number.

no it was not right

How do you know it's not right?

2n-6 >= 18

it marked me wrong on my homework

Should it be?

2y-6 ≥ 18

yes

2 is subtracted from the product of 6 and a number.

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