Question

Eight less than four times a number is less than 56. What are the possible values of that number

Answer 1

Let unknown number be x.

Given,

4x - 8 < 56

4x < 64

x < 16

Hence, x is any value less than 16.

Answer 2

The possible values of x is less than 16

Explanation:

Given that eight less than four times a number is less than 56.

we have to find the possible values of that number.

Let the number be x.

Eight less than 4 times is 4x-8 is less than 56 i.e

`4x - 8 < 56`

Adding 8 on both sides, we get

`4x < 64`

`x < (64)/(4)=16`

Hence, x is any value less than 16.