The word
more than
represent the addition operation and its symbol is
.
The word
product
represent the multiplication operation and its symbol is
.
The word
is less than
represent the symbol
.
The word
Four more than the product of 3 and x
represent the expression
.
The word
Four more than the product of 3 and x is less than 40
represent the inequality
.
The inequality is
and solve for x.
Apply subtraction property of inequality: If
then
.
Subtract 4 from each side.
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.
Apply division property of inequality: if
then
.
Divide each side by 3.
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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
