The word
sum
represent the addition operation and its symbol is
.
The word
is greater than or equal
represent the symbol
.
The word
Twice the sum of x and 8
represent the expression
.
The word
Twice the sum of x and 8 is greater than or equal to 
represent the inequality
.
The inequality is
and solve for x.
Apply division property of inequality: if
then
.
Divide each side by 2.
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Cancel common terms.
\
.
Apply subtraction property of inequality: If
then
.
Subtract 8 from each side.
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.
The solution of the inequality is
and its graph is

The closed circle means that 10 is a solution of the inequality.
The solution of the inequality
is
and its graph is
