To find the number you can set up a small equation (x being the number) and solve for x. It can be written as 2 ( x + 4) < 12 Solve for x to find the number. 2 ( x + 4) < 12 Distribute the 2 2x+8<12 Subtract 8 on both sides 2x<4 Divide by 2 on both sides x<2
