<PRE><B>Question 104412</B>
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Could you please help me with this problem
12&lt; 14+17+a/3 &lt; 16
Thank you
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Respondent @BurningFlame_marc(77)&#39;s answer, 5, is mind-boggling!!

12&lt; 14+17+a/3 &lt; 16 &lt;=== This inequality is very vague, to say the least!! Parentheses are NEEDED here!!

If {{{12 &lt; 14 + (17 + a/3) &lt; 16}}}, then answer is: - 23 &lt; a &lt; - 11. Won&#39;t even think about what else this could be!

You NEED to make any math problem that you seek help with, as CLEAR as possible! This must&#39;ve been
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