What is the answer to this inequality 84 is no less than 7 times a number k

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Given the inequality statement:

84 is no less than 7 times a number k

Representation:

The given inequality statement can be written as,

84 > 7k

No less than means that it is greater than the given number.

Solution:

In order to find for the value of k, we simply need to divide both sides by 7.

84/7 > 7k/7

12 > k

k must be less than 12

Final answer:

12 > k

k must be less than 12