To define: The variable, write an inequality and then solve the inequality for the given statement.
Answer to Problem 1.5.22EP
The variable is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Thirty increased by a number is less than twice the number plus three.
Calculation:
Let the variable is
The sum of 30 and
The given statement can be expressed as follows.
Subtract
Subtract 3 from both sides of the inequality
Therefore, the variable is
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