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Four less than 3 times a number is no less than five added to 2 times the same number.

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Answer:

the number is no less than 9

Explanation:

4 less than 3 times a number can be expressed as ...

3n -4

5 added to 2 times the same number can be expressed as ...

2n +5

The "is no less than" relationship can be expressed as "greater than or equal to".

3n -4 ≥ 2n +5

n ≥ 9 . . . . . . . . . add 4-2n to both sides

The number is no less than 9.

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