Define a variable, write an inequality and solve the problem and check the solution.
Answer to Problem 30PPS
Variable is the number: x
Compound Inequality:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The sum of 3 times a number and 4 is between − 8 and 10
Concept Used:
Translate the statement into inequality equation.
Let the number be x.
The sum of 3 times a number and 4:
Eight less than a number is no more than 14:
The sum of 3 times a number and 4 is between − 8 and 10
Compound Inequality:
Calculation:
Compound Inequality:
The solution of the compound inequality
Thus, the solution of the compound inequality
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