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The equation is \"\"

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\"\"                             (Substitute 12 for r)

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\"\"                                 (Divide:\"\")

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\"\"                                       (Subtract: \"\")

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0 is less than 17, so replace = symbol with < symbol.

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The given number is an inequality of the equation

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