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Algebra practice question

Which inequality represents the statement that a number x is at most 12?

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

Answer: A. x ≤ 12

At most 12 means 12 or less.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. x < 12
At most includes 12 itself.
C. x ≥ 12
This says at least 12.
D. x > 12
This says more than 12.

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