Problema Solution
use an inequality to solve the problem, be sure to show the inequality and all of your work.
one side of a rectangle is 8 inches and the other side is x inches. What values of x will make the primeter at least 46 inches?
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a=8 inches
b=x inches
as per question
perimeter >=46
so
46 <= 2*(8+x)
46<= 16+2x
30<=2x
x>=15inches