-17/2
Step-by-step explanation:
30-8(8)+4y
30=64+4y
30-64=4y
-34=4y
y= -34/4
y= -17/2
hope it helps!
<h3>hello!</h3>
Let's write this verbal phrase as an inequality.
First of all, let the number be n.
"three times n" can be written like so:-

Now, 18 is greater than 3n:-

Which means 3n is less than 18:-

<h3>note:-</h3>
Hope everything is clear; if you need any explanation/clarification, kindly let me know, and I'll comment and/or edit my answer :)