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3 times a number,n, minus 4 is less than -11

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Answer:

The number you are looking for is n < -2.333...

Explanation:

Here is the modeled equation for this problem:

3n - 4 < -11.

Add 4 to both sides to isolate 3n.

3n - 4 + 4 < -11 + 4.

3n < -7.

Divide 3 to both sides to get the value of n.

3n/3 < -7/3.

n < -2.333...

So n must be less than -2.333... to make the equation true. Any number equal to or greater than -2.333 will result in the equation being false.

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