List 3 values that would make this inequality true. 8n+4<28

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the inequality:

8n + 4 <28

List 3 values that would make the inequality true.

Solution:

In order to list the values, we must first determine the value of n. This can be done by transposing 4  first on the other side of the equation. Note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.

8n + 4 <28

8n < 28 - 4

8n < 24

Divide both sides by 8 in order to get the inequality for n.

n < 3

Hence, the three values needed must be less than 3.

Answers: 2, 1, 0

Check
= 8(1) + 4 <28

= 12 < 28

=8(2) + 4 <28

= 20 < 28

= 8(0) + 4 < 28

= 4 < 28

Final answer:

2, 1, 0