SOLUTION: I have a word problem that is from a worksheet that I do not understand how to write in order to solve. Could someone show me how this problem should be written. Thank you. Four

Question 153193: I have a word problem that is from a worksheet that I do not understand how to write in order to solve. Could someone show me how this problem should be written. Thank you.
Four more than the quotient of a number and 3 is at least that number.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sentence "Four more than the quotient of a number and 3 is at least that number" translates to

Start with the given inequality.

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate . note: Remember, the inequality sign flips when we divide both sides by a negative number.

Reduce.

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