3 years ago

Twice a number minus 4 is less than three times number

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Let the number be x
twice a number: 2x
minus 4: -4
three times a number: 3x
less than symbol: <

form the equation exactly how the sentence is written to give:
2x - 4 < 3x

rearrange by taking 2x away from each side to give an expression for x:
-4<x

Zina [86]3 years ago

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2x - 4 < 3x

Just follow the question.

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