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Three times the difference of Federico's age and 4, increased by 7, is greater than 37. What are possible values of Federico's age?

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Answer: anything more than 6

Explanation: 3(x+4) + 7 > 37can be used as the equation, simplify to 3x + 12 + 7 > 37. Subtract 12 and 7 from both sides to get 3x > 18. divide both sides by 3 to get x>6.
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