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