Let n is the unknown number.
\The word
twice a number n increased by 4
represents
.
The word
is at least
represents
.
The word
10 more than the number n
represents
.
The word
Twice a number n increased by 4 is at least 10 more than the number n
. represents
.
The inequality is
.
Apply subtraction property of inequality: If
.
Subtract n from each side.
\
Apply commutative property of addition: If
.



Subtract 4 from each side.
\

.
The solution set is
.
Check:
\To check, substitute three different values for n into the original inequality: 6, a number less than 6, and greater than 6.
\Let three values are
.
If
then
(This is false)
If
then
(This is true)
If
then
(This is true)
The inequality is
and the solution set is
.