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Question 1073423: Hi
the sum of 4 and half of a number is less than 21. Find the largest possible integer which makes this statement true.
thanks
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%2Bx%2F2%3C21

x%2F2%3C17
x%3C34

The integer LESS THAN 34 is 33.
Maximum integer to satisfy the statement, highlight%28x=33%29.