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The sum of a number x and 4 is less than 12 which of the following inequalities represents this statement

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Answer:

x < 8

Explanation:

All you need to do is solve the inequality for x, by moving 4 to the right side as I have shown below:

x + 4 < 12

x + 4 - 4 < 12 - 4

x < 8

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