SOLUTION: eight less than four times a number is less than 56. what are the possible values for that number?

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Question 762699: eight less than four times a number is less than 56. what are the possible values for that number?
Found 2 solutions by malglu, Stitch:
Answer by malglu(63) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x-8<56
4x<64
x<8

Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4X+-+8+%3C+56
Add 8 to both sides.
4X+%3C+64
Divide both sides by 4
X+%3C+16
Any number less than 16 will work.