abs val of 5 less than 3 times number is greater than 23

[moosie2323]

How would I write this problem out?

The absolute value of 5 less than 3 times a number is greater than 23.

 

[mmm4444bot]

I'm fluent in ambiguity ...

How would I write this problem out?

The absolute value of 5 less than 3 times a number is greater than 23.

Hello Moosie:

Are you sure that the statement contains "5 less than 3" instead of "5 less 3"?

I'm thinking of the following.

\(\displaystyle |5-3x| > 23\)

Cheers,

~ Mark