Question

Four less than a number q is at least -16.

Answer 1

q > -12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Translate

q - 4 > -16

Step 2: Solve for q

1. Add 4 to both sides: q > -12

Here we see that any number q greater than -12 would work as a solution to the inequality.