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

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Let's say the number is "x." If we multiply this number by four, we get "4x". Now we add "7" to this result. This whole expression should be less than -40. So, the inequality is 4x + 7 < -40.