Question

Write an inequality for the given statement: Two-thirds of a number, decreased by 4, is less than 6.

Answer 1

n= number decrease means to subtract 2/3 n-4< 6

Answer 2

x-4<6

To get of a number you have to multiply the number by , which gives you x then you subtract that by 4. The inquality faces the 6 because it is greater than x-4 based on the statement above. The inquality always faces the greatest number.