The sum of a number times 10 and 18 is at least -24. What could the number be?

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Noah G
Apr 9, 2018

The smallest possible integer is #-4#

Explanation:

Translate into math speak, letting the number be #x#:

#10x + 18 ≥ -24#

#10x ≥ -42#

#x ≥ -4.2#

The smallest the number could be is #-4#.

Hopefully this helps!

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