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Popular Word Problems >

Three less than two times a number is less than eight

Solution

T h ree l ess t han tw o t im es a n u mb er i s l ess t han e i g h t

Solution

x < \frac{11}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x - 3 < 8

Solve for

x, 2 x - 3 < 8 : x < \frac{11}{2}

x < \frac{11}{2}

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