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Algebra practice question

Riders on a certain roller coaster must be at least 12 years old. Which inequality represents the ages a, in years, of people allowed to ride?

  1. A. a ≥ 12Correct
  2. B. a > 12
  3. C. a ≤ 12
  4. D. a < 12

Answer: A. a ≥ 12

'At least 12' includes 12.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. a > 12
This excludes 12-year-olds.
C. a ≤ 12
This is a maximum age.
D. a < 12
This is a maximum that excludes 12.

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