Let n is an unknown number.
\The word
two thirds of a number n added to six
represents
.
The word
is at least
represents
.
The word
Two thirds of a number n added to six is at least twenty - two
represents
.
The inequality is
.
Apply subtraction property of inequality: If
.
Subtract 6 from each side.
\

Apply multiplication property of inequality: If
.
Multiply each side by
.

Cancel common terms.
\

The solution set is
.
Check:
\To check, substitute three different values for n into the original inequality: 24, a number less than 24, and greater than 24.
\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
.