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Describe and correct

the error in solving the inequality.
x/3 + 4 < 6
x + 4 < 18
x < 14

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Answer: The correct answer should be x < 6

Explanation:

When you multiplied both sides of the inequality by 3 to get rid of the /3, you didn't multiply 4 by 3.

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