2/3 of a number 17 is at least 29
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x:
x
2/3 of a number means we multiply x by 2/3:
2x/3
The phrase is at least also means greater than or equal to, so we set up the inequality:
2x/3 >= 29
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x:
x
2/3 of a number means we multiply x by 2/3:
2x/3
The phrase is at least also means greater than or equal to, so we set up the inequality:
2x/3 >= 29