Question

Four more than thrice a number is greater than forty

Answer 1

The unknown number is greater than equal to 12

Explanation:

If we need to solve the equation will be

let the number be x

4+3x
`\geq` 40

3x
`\geq` 40-4

3x
`\geq` 36

x
`\geq` 36/3

x
`\geq` 12

This means x is greater or equal to 12