j/4 - 8 < 4:
First, our step to begin with should be to add 8 to each side. Our goal is to get the variable by itself on one side.
\(\frac{j}{4} \textless 4 + 8\)
Second, this is an easy step. All we have to do is add 4 + 8 which equals 12.
\(\frac{j}{4} \textless 12\)
Third, we now have to multiply both sides by 4. We have the variable by itself on one side of the problem after doing this.
\(j \textless 12 \times 4\)
Fourth, our last step is to multiply 12 times 4. This can simply be done by using a calculator, be done in your head, on a piece of paper, etc. 12 times 4 = 48.
\(j \textless 48\)
Answer: \(\fbox {j \textless 48}\)
