The word more than
represent the addition operation and its symbol is
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The word product
represent the multiplication operation and its symbol is
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The word is less than
represent the symbol
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The word Four more than the product of 3 and x
represent the expression
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The word Four more than the product of 3 and x is less than 40
represent the inequality
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The inequality is and solve for x.
Apply subtraction property of inequality: If then
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Subtract 4 from each side.
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Apply division property of inequality: if then
.
Divide each side by 3.
\Cancel common terms.
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The solution of the inequality is and its graph is
The open circle means that 12 is not a solution of the inequality.
The solution of the inequality is
and its graph is