SOLUTION: Twice a number decreased by 3 is less than 12. One more than three times the same number is greater than 20. Find the number.
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
e) 9
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Question 706706: Twice a number decreased by 3 is less than 12. One more than three times the same number is greater than 20. Find the number.
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
e) 9
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Twice a number decreased by 3 is less than 12. One more than three times the same number is greater than 20. Find the number.
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Let the number be "x":
2x-3 < 12
3x+1 > 20
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Modify each inequality
x < 15/2 = 7.5
x > 19/3 > 6.333..
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Ans: 7
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Stan H.
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a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
e) 9
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