A number t is no less than 30 and fewer than 40. This is a compound inequality. Take it in 3 parts: Step 1: fewer than 40 means less than (does not include 40) t < 40 Step 2: no less than 30 means greater than or equal to t >= 30 Step 3: Combine these 2 statements into one compound inequality: 30 <= t < 40