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

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Answer:

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.

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