Math Problem Statement

The quotient of a number and 4 is at most 7.

Solution

The given sentence is: "The quotient of a number and 4 is at most 7."

To translate this into an inequality, let's break it down:

  • "The quotient of a number and 4" means x4\frac{x}{4}, where xx represents the unknown number.
  • "Is at most" means less than or equal to (≤).
  • "7" is the given upper bound.

Therefore, the inequality is:

x47\frac{x}{4} \leq 7

Now, to make it simpler: If you wanted to solve for xx, you could multiply both sides by 4 to get: x28x \leq 28

Would you like further explanation or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you solve an inequality if the comparison was "is at least" instead of "at most"?
  2. What happens when you multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number?
  3. How would you write an inequality for "The difference of a number and 5 is greater than 10"?
  4. Can an inequality have more than two sides (e.g., like a compound inequality)?
  5. How do you graph inequalities on a number line?

Tip: Always reverse the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number in an inequality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inequalities

Formulas

x / 4 ≤ 7

Theorems

Properties of inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8