the sum of a number times 3 and 30 is less than 17
A number is denoted as an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
x
Times 3 means we multiply x by 3:
3x
The sum of a number times 3 and 30 means we add 30 to 3x above
3x + 30
Is less than 17 means we have an inequality, so we set 3x + 30 less than 17
3x + 30 < 17
To solve for x and see the interval notation, use our calculator:
A number is denoted as an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
x
Times 3 means we multiply x by 3:
3x
The sum of a number times 3 and 30 means we add 30 to 3x above
3x + 30
Is less than 17 means we have an inequality, so we set 3x + 30 less than 17
3x + 30 < 17
To solve for x and see the interval notation, use our calculator: