SOLUTION: A number, x, increased by twice itself is less than 72. Find all possible values for the number. Thank you.

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Question 403628: A number, x, increased by twice itself is less than 72. Find all possible values for the number.
Thank you.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 2x < 72
==> 3x < 72
==> x < 24.
The solution set is the interval (-infinity, 24).