How do you write the expression: Half of a number

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2022-06-22

How do you write the expression: Half of a number decreased by 7 is at least 5?

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Beginner2022-06-23Added 19 answers

Step 1
For both interpretations (below) we will let the "number" be represented by the variable n.
Interpretation 1
Half of a number decreased by 7 is at least 5
n 2 - 7 5
Interpretation 2
Half of a number decreased by 7 is at least 5
1 2 ( n - 7 ) 5

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