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the sum of four times a number and eight is between zero and twelve. find the range of numbers. write a compound inequality.​

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let the number be the variable x

4 times the number is 4x

the sum of 8 and 4 times a number is 28

4x+8=28

4x=28-8

4x=20

x=20/4

x=5
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