Solve this problem by writing and solving an inequality. 7 more than four times a number is less than -40.

Answer 1

Let's assume the number is represented by "x".

The inequality can be written as:

4x + 7 < -40

Now, we can solve the inequality:

4x + 7 < -40
4x < -40 - 7
4x < -47
x < -47/4

So, the solution to the inequality is x < -47/4.