Question

A number k multiplied by 4 is less than -3/2

Answer 1

`4k < -(3)/(2)`

Explanation:

"A number k multiplied by 4 is less than -3/2"

First, let's look at the first part:

"A number k..."
We know the number we are operating is called k.

Let's look at the second part.

"...multiplied by 4..."

Now, we are multiply k by 4. After doing so, we get:

`4k`

Finally, let's look at the last part.

"...is less than -3/2"

The quantity "a number k multiplied by 4" (or 4k) is less than -3/2.

We can rewrite this as:

`4k < -(3)/(2)`