SOLUTION: I would please like help on this equation: One-half of the sum of a number and four is less than 14. What is the number? I've tried n=number n+4 divided by 1/4 < 14 but

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Question 576002: I would please like help on this equation:
One-half of the sum of a number and four is less than 14. What is the number?
I've tried n=number n+4 divided by 1/4 < 14
but I still can't seem to get it right. I'm pretty sure I'm just setting up the problem wrong, but it could be how I'm trying to solve it although I don't think that's the case.
Thanks!!!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One-half of the sum of a number and four is less than 14. What is the number?
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Inequality:
(1/2)(x+4) < 14
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Multiply both sides by 2:
(x+4) < 28
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Subtract 4 from both sides:
x < 24
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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