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Write an inequality representing the following phrase:

Three more than five times a number t is less than thirty.

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Answer:

5t + 3 < 30

Explanation:

Five times a number t is 5t.

Three more just means add 3 more to your first term (in this case it's 5t).

Less than thirty means not less than or equal to 30 but just less then 30.

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