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AlgebraEasyTranslating 'at least' into an inequality

Algebra practice question

Which inequality means that x is at least 3?

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

Answer: A. x ≥ 3

'At least 3' means 3 or more: x ≥ 3.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. x > 3
x > 3 excludes 3 itself.
C. x ≤ 3
x ≤ 3 means at most 3.
D. x < 3
x < 3 means less than 3.

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