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Question 215687: i do not understand this problem i have read and read an still don't get it.i am suppost to write a algebraic expression for the phrase
Please help me solve this equation: 3 less than the absolute value of a number,times 4

Answer by stanbon(48551) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 less than the absolute value of a number,times 4
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3 < |4x|
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4x < -3 or 4x > 3
x < -3/4 or x > 3/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.